Saint-Elzéar, QC

Quebec

Saint-Elzéar is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,623. Residents earn $90,000 per year, which is 20% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,623 Population 78/sq mi density
$90,000 Median Income $45,280 per capita
$220,000 Home Value
$720 Median Rent 7.2% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$90,000 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,000 home value, $720/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,000
20% higher than US avg
Home Value $220,000
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.4%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $720
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,623
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density78/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$45,280
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty6.4%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$220,000
Rent$720
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,000
Rent Burden7.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation161 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+22.3%
Graduate+2.8%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Saint-Elzéar a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Elzéar receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Saint-Elzéar offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Elzéar is $90,000, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Elzéar is $220,000, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $720 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.

Education

8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.3% have completed high school.

Saint-Elzéar has a population of 2,623 with a density of 78 people per square mile. The median age is 36.4 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

2,623
Total Population
2021 Census
78
People / sq mi
36.4yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
33.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Elzéar vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.6%
99% below US avg
Spanish98.1%
632% above US avg
Other Languages1.3%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Elzéar vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Elzéar is $90,000, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Saint-Elzéar vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,000
20% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,280

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
48% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.3 min
Drive Alone90.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Elzéar is $220,000, 22% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $720 (38% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$220,000
22% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$720
38% below US avg
Rent Burden7.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units1,000

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Saint-Elzéar vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area33.6 sq mi (87.1 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates45.6034°N, 73.7270°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.4%
75% below US avg
High School+22.3%
Graduate Degree+2.8%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density78/sq mi
Total Area33.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.3 min
Drive Alone90.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.0%

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