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Saint-Faustin, QC

Quebec

Saint-Faustin is a small town in Quebec with a population of 976. Residents earn $71,452 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
976 Population 21/sq mi density
$71,452 Median Income $44,112 per capita
$230,186 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,452 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$230,186 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $71,452
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $230,186
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

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

People

Population976
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,452
Per Capita$44,112
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.9%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$230,186
Rent$647
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units390
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain44.6 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Saint-Faustin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Faustin receives an overall livability score of 3.7 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. Saint-Faustin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Faustin is $71,452, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.9% 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-Faustin is $230,186, 18% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x 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

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Faustin 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.

Saint-Faustin has a population of 976 with a density of 21 people per square mile, spread across 46.4 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (97.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 6.6% of residents, while 88.1% speak Spanish.

Population

976
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
46.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Faustin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 6.6%
92% below US avg
Spanish 88.1%
557% above US avg
Other Languages 5.3%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Faustin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Faustin is $71,452, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,112 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $848, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 30 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 20.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Faustin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,452
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,112
Avg Weekly Wage$848

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home20.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Faustin is $230,186, 18% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 390 total housing units in the city. 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$230,186
18% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units390

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-Faustin receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Faustin 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-Faustin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,224 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Area46.4 sq mi (120.2 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates46.1168°N, 74.4825°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 19.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 81 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 94 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 15 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 69 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 97 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 32 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 16 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 72 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 38 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 49 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 78 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 102 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 99 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 59 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 56 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 82 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 108 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 11 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 20 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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 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").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 86.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density21/sq mi
Total Area46.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home20.6%

Museums in Saint-Faustin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Animalium Mont-Tremblant

Libraries in Saint-Faustin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BIBLIO0.0
Bibliothèque de Montcalm0.0
Bibliothèque du Couvent0.0
Bibliothèque du Lac0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Samuel-Ouimet0.0
Biblitheque Gaston-Miron0.0
Morin Heights Public Library0.0
Réseau BIBLIO des Laurentides0.0

Breweries in Saint-Faustin

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Camp de Base

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Faustin

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

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Mont-Tremblant International AirportYTMMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Hawkesbury (East) AirportSmall Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm FieldSmall Airport
Hawkesbury AirportSmall Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza AirstripSmall Airport
Lachute AirportSmall Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite AirportSmall Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île PerrotSmall Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare AirportSmall Airport
Pendleton AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Donat AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Michel-des-Saints AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
St. André-Avellin AerodromeSmall Airport
Val Morin AirstripSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Faustin

What is the population of Saint-Faustin?

Saint-Faustin has a population of 976 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 46.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Saint-Faustin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $71,452, 5% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $230,186 (18% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Faustin safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Faustin?

Saint-Faustin 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?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Faustin is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $848. There are 30 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 20.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Faustin?

The median home value in Saint-Faustin is $230,186. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Saint-Faustin?

32.9% of adults in Saint-Faustin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Faustin?

The average commute in Saint-Faustin is 26 minutes. 86.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 20.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Faustin?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Faustin is 97.8% White. 6.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 88.1% speak Spanish.

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