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Saint-Félicien, QC

Quebec

Saint-Félicien is a small city in Quebec with a population of 10,089. Residents earn $67,000 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
10,089 Population 72/sq mi density
$67,000 Median Income $44,240 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$564 Median Rent 9.4% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 232 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$67,000 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $564/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,000
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.3%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $564
52% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.2%
72% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.8%
3% higher than US avg

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

People

Population10,089
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,000
Per Capita$44,240
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty12.8%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$564
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,685
Rent Burden9.4%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation367 ft (112 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+19.3%
Graduate+1.9%

Community

Commute20 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Saint-Félicien a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Félicien receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Félicien offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Félicien is $67,000, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Félicien is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $564 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Félicien has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches, including 62.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Saint-Félicien has a population of 10,089 with a density of 72 people per square mile. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%).

Population

10,089
Total Population
2021 Census
72
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
139.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Félicien vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.3%
100% below US avg
Spanish98.6%
636% above US avg
Other Languages1.1%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Félicien vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Félicien is $67,000, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Saint-Félicien vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,000
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,240

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.8%
3% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.8 min
Drive Alone89.1%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home10.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Félicien is $180,000, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $564 (52% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,000
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$564
52% below US avg
Rent Burden9.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.0%
Renter-Occupied27.9%
Housing Units4,685

Property Tax

In Saint-Félicien, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Saint-Félicien has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.7 inches. The area enjoys 232 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall62.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area139.5 sq mi (361.3 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates48.6501°N, 72.4491°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.3%
69% below US avg
High School+19.3%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density72/sq mi
Total Area139.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.8 min
Drive Alone89.1%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home10.6%

Nearby Cities

Saint-Prime, QC 2,760 pop · 6.5 mi La Doré, QC 1,359 pop · 10.2 mi Mashteuiatsh, QC 2,010 pop · 11.2 mi Normandin, QC 2,991 pop · 13.2 mi Roberval, QC 9,840 pop · 13.5 mi Albanel, QC 2,181 pop · 16.1 mi Dolbeau-Mistassini, QC 13,718 pop · 18.6 mi Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc, QC 1,101 pop · 22.3 mi Chambord, QC 1,748 pop · 23.1 mi Pont Rouge, QC 7,518 pop · 23.2 mi Girardville, QC 1,018 pop · 24.8 mi Métabetchouan, QC 2,123 pop · 27.9 mi Lac-Bouchette, QC 1,183 pop · 29.6 mi Pointe-du-Lac, QC 7,104 pop · 32.2 mi
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