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Saint-Fabien, QC

Quebec

Saint-Fabien is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,834. Residents earn $58,800 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,834 Population 40/sq mi density
$58,800 Median Income $40,880 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$512 Median Rent 7.0% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$58,800 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $512/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $58,800
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.2%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $512
56% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.8%
228% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.6%
18% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,834
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,800
Per Capita$40,880
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty14.6%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$512
Ownership82.2%
Housing Units870
Rent Burden7.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain41.1 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation377 ft (115 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+21.7%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Saint-Fabien a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Fabien receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Saint-Fabien has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Fabien is $58,800, 22% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.8%, unemployment is notably high. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Fabien is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $512 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x 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

8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Fabien has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 262 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches, including 18.3 inches of snow.

Saint-Fabien has a population of 1,834 with a density of 40 people per square mile, spread across 46.3 square miles. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47% female and 53.3% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.6% of residents, while 98.4% speak Spanish.

Population

1,834
Total Population
40
People / sq mi
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
46.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 47%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Fabien vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.6%
99% below US avg
Spanish 98.4%
634% above US avg
Other Languages 1.1%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Fabien vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Fabien is $58,800, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,880. The average weekly wage is $786, 45% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 11.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 57 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 18.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Fabien vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,800
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,880
Avg Weekly Wage$786

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.8%
228% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.6%
18% above US avg
Establishments (County)57

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.8 min
Drive Alone89.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Fabien is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $512 (56% below the national average of $1,163). 82.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 870 total housing units in the city. 7.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, 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$512
56% below US avg
Rent Burden7.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.2%
Owner-Occupied82.2%
Renter-Occupied17.2%
Housing Units870

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-Fabien receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Fabien 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-Fabien has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average36.7°F
32% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area46.3 sq mi (119.9 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates48.2950°N, 68.8679°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 18.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Mar 6, 2005 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.9 88 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 104 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 103 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 105 km
Nov 27, 2012 Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada M4.2 126 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 113 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 100 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 126 km
Jun 16, 2011 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada M3.8 58 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 146 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 144 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 99 km
May 26, 2014 29 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.7 97 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 136 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 96 km
Dec 1, 1993 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada M3.5 123 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 123 km
Jan 3, 2008 15 km ESE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.4 148 km
Apr 20, 1995 31 km ESE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.3 127 km
Oct 6, 2017 24 km SE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.3 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 2.7 in
April 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
November 29°F (-1°C) 3.5 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 3.2 in

Saint-Fabien has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 8°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.7").

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8.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 76% below the national average of 33.7%. 21.7% have completed high school. 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.2%
76% below US avg
High School+21.7%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density40/sq mi
Total Area46.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.8 min
Drive Alone89.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.6%

Schools in Saint-Fabien

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École de l’Écho-des-Montagnes–Lavoie — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Fabien

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFYX-FM 93.3 Rimouski, QC news talk MP3 160 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Bas-Saint-Laurent) Rimouski, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Rimouski, QC) blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Bas-Saint-Laurent, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Rimouski, QC) blues, classical AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Saint-Fabien

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Grange Octogonale (musée)

Libraries in Saint-Fabien

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque du Bic0.0
Bibliothèque Rose-Alma-Gaudreau0.0
Bibliothèque St-Fabien0.0

Theatres in Saint-Fabien

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vieux Théâtre de Saint-Fabien

Bus Stations in Saint-Fabien

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #1707108343

Gas Stations in Saint-Fabien

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petro-Canada
Ultramar

Banks in Saint-Fabien

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Fabien

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Centre de plein air familiale Richelieu 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Saint-Fabien

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Forestville AirportYFEMedium Airport
Mont Joli AirportYYYMedium Airport
Rimouski AirportYXKMedium Airport
Rivière-du-Loup AirportYRIMedium Airport
Grandes-Bergeronnes Airport—Small Airport
Les Escoumins Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Fabien

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de St-Fabien

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Fabien

What is the population of Saint-Fabien?

Saint-Fabien has a population of 1,834 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 46.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47% female and 53.3% male.

Is Saint-Fabien expensive to live in?

The median household income is $58,800, 22% 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 $512 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Fabien safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Fabien?

Saint-Fabien has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches, with 18.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Fabien?

The job market in Saint-Fabien faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $786. There are 57 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 18.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Fabien?

The median home value in Saint-Fabien is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $512. The homeownership rate is 82.2%.

How are the schools in Saint-Fabien?

8.2% of adults in Saint-Fabien hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.7% have completed high school. 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Fabien?

The average commute in Saint-Fabien is 26 minutes. 89.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 18.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Fabien?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Fabien is 100% White. 0.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 98.4% speak Spanish.

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