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Saint-Élie-de-Caxton, QC

Quebec

Saint-Élie-de-Caxton is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,934. Residents earn $63,200 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,934 Population 43/sq mi density
$63,200 Median Income $42,840 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$604 Median Rent 7.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$63,200 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $604/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $63,200
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.8%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $604
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.5%
164% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.8%
35% higher than US avg

How Saint-Élie-de-Caxton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,934
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,200
Per Capita$42,840
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty16.8%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$604
Ownership88.7%
Housing Units925
Rent Burden7.5%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain41.8 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation673 ft (205 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+22.3%
Graduate+3.3%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Saint-Élie-de-Caxton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Élie-de-Caxton receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Saint-Élie-de-Caxton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton is $63,200, 16% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Élie-de-Caxton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches, including 14.8 inches of snow.

Saint-Élie-de-Caxton has a population of 1,934 with a density of 43 people per square mile, spread across 45.1 square miles. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.6% female and 51.4% male. The city is predominantly White (99.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1.3% of residents, while 97.4% speak Spanish.

Population

1,934
Total Population
43
People / sq mi
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
45.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Élie-de-Caxton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.3%
98% below US avg
Spanish 97.4%
627% above US avg
Other Languages 1.3%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Élie-de-Caxton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton is $63,200, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,840. The average weekly wage is $824, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 60 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 17.1% of workers work from home.

Income: Saint-Élie-de-Caxton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,200
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,840
Avg Weekly Wage$824

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.5%
164% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.8%
35% above US avg
Establishments (County)60

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.0 min
Drive Alone90.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below the national average of $1,163). 88.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 925 total housing units in the city. 7.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$604
48% below US avg
Rent Burden7.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.7%
Owner-Occupied88.7%
Renter-Occupied11.9%
Housing Units925

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Saint-Élie-de-Caxton receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Élie-de-Caxton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Saint-Élie-de-Caxton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Area45.1 sq mi (116.8 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates46.4834°N, 72.9658°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 14.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 124 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 125 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 126 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 126 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 125 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 84 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 140 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 134 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 52 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 61 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 149 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km S of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.6 144 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 103 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 74 km
Feb 28, 2010 5 km NNW of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.4 142 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 45 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 122 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 87 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 121 km
Jan 10, 2008 8 km SW of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.1 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 11°F (-11°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.9 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.3 in

Saint-Élie-de-Caxton has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.3% have completed high school. 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 90.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.8%
68% below US avg
High School+22.3%
Graduate Degree+3.3%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density43/sq mi
Total Area45.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.0 min
Drive Alone90.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.1%

Schools in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Villa-de-la-Jeunesse
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Radio Stations near Saint-Élie-de-Caxton

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKOB "FM 106.9 Mauricie" Trois-Rivieres, QC news, talk MP3
CFNJ misc AAC+ 80 kbps
CKBN "Via 90.5" Saint-Gregoire, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CJLM-FM "O 103.5" Joliette, QC adult contemporary, adulte contemporain MP3 96 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Rythme 100,1 Mauricie adult pop MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Garage de la Culture
Village du Bucheron

Libraries in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Bruno-Sigmen0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Etienne-des-Grès0.0
Bibliothèque Denise-L.-Noël0.0
Bibliothèque Fabien-LaRochelle0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Jean-des-Piles0.0
La grande bibliothèque du Duché0.0
Louiseville Bibliotheque0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Général
Marché public de Shawinigan
Une Faim de Loup

Gas Stations in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Sonic

Breweries in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Dépareillée
Microbrasserie Nouvelle France

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Élie-de-Caxton

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 $0
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Élie-de-Caxton

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Drummondville AirportSmall Airport
Joliette AirportSmall Airport
L'Assomption AirportSmall Airport
Lac à la Perchaude AirportSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue AirportSmall Airport
Louiseville AirportSmall Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette AirportSmall Airport
Sorel AirportSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Louis-de-France AirportSmall Airport
ULM Québec AerodromeSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Élie-de-Caxton

What is the population of Saint-Élie-de-Caxton?

Saint-Élie-de-Caxton has a population of 1,934 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 45.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.6% female and 51.4% male.

Is Saint-Élie-de-Caxton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $63,200, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Élie-de-Caxton safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Saint-Élie-de-Caxton receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton?

Saint-Élie-de-Caxton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.8 inches, with 14.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton?

The job market in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $824. There are 60 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 17.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton?

The median home value in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $604. The homeownership rate is 88.7%.

How are the schools in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton?

10.8% of adults in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.3% have completed high school. 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton?

The average commute in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton is 30 minutes. 90.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 17.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Élie-de-Caxton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Élie-de-Caxton is 99.5% White, 0.5% Asian. 1.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.4% speak Spanish.

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