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Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré, QC
Quebec
Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré is a small town in Quebec with a population of 3,780. Residents earn $70,500 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.0%, unemployment is notably high. 11.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré is $276,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.0% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 255 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches, including 19.3 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré vs U.S. Average
Income: Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $70,500 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,840 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $862 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.0% |
| 178% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 117 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $276,000 |
| 2% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $740 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 12.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 74.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.6% |
| Housing Units | 1,795 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 37.5°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 46.4 sq mi (120.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1168°N, 74.4825°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 95 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.6 in |
Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 7°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and March the driest (2.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.2% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 21.0% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 2.7% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Total Area | 46.4 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |
Schools in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École Secondaire Curé-Mercure | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animalium Mont-Tremblant |
Libraries in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIBLIO | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Montcalm | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Couvent | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Lac | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Samuel-Ouimet | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblitheque Gaston-Miron | 0.0 | |||||
| Morin Heights Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Réseau BIBLIO des Laurentides | 0.0 |
Hotels in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp de Base |
Ski Resorts Near Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
20 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallée Bleue | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Garceau | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Piste de Glisse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski La Réserve | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station touristique Val Saint-Côme | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Centre d’excellence acrobatique de Val Saint-Côme | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zone Telemark Montagne Noir | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Tremblant Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Blanc | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Montcalm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Mont Rigaud | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Belle Neige | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Mont Avalanche | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Chantecler | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Mont Gabriel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommet Olympia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Morin Heights | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommet Saint-Sauveur | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Habitant | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Glissade | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | YUL | Large Airport |
| Mont-Tremblant International Airport | YTM | Medium Airport |
| Montreal Mirabel International Airport | YMX | Medium Airport |
| Hawkesbury (East) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm Field | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Herb's Travel Plaza Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lachute Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / Aéroparc Île Perrot | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / St-Lazare Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pendleton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Donat Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Michel-des-Saints Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| St-Jérôme Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St. André-Avellin Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Val Morin Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de poste Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Paroisse Sainte-Trinité | |
| Royaume de l'Amour Infini de Jésus Crucifié |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré
What is the population of Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré?
Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré has a population of 3,780 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 81 people per square mile, spread across 46.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.9% female and 50.1% male.
Is Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré expensive to live in?
The median household income is $70,500, 6% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $276,000 (2% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré?
Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.6 inches, with 19.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré?
The job market in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $862. There are 117 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 14.7% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré?
The median home value in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré is $276,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $740. The homeownership rate is 74.1%.
How are the schools in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré?
9.2% of adults in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.0% have completed high school. 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré?
The average commute in Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré is 25 minutes. 88.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 14.7% work from home.
What are the demographics of Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Faustin--Lac-Carré is 98.8% White, 0.8% Black or African American. 3.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 93.3% speak Spanish.