Saint-François-d'Assise, QC

Quebec

Saint-François-d'Assise is a small town in Quebec with a population of 679. Residents earn $52,000 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
679 Population 10/sq mi density
$52,000 Median Income $33,600 per capita
$80,000 Home Value
$484 Median Rent 6.2% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$52,000 median income, 19.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $484/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,000
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 1.7%
95% lower than US avg
Median Rent $484
58% lower than US avg
Unemployment 19.6%
444% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.6%
58% higher than US avg

How Saint-François-d'Assise Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population679
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$52,000
Per Capita$33,600
Unemployment19.6%
Poverty19.6%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$484
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units320
Rent Burden6.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation948 ft (289 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.7%
High School+13.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Saint-François-d'Assise a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-François-d'Assise receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Saint-François-d'Assise has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-François-d'Assise is $52,000, 31% below the national average of $75,149. At 19.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-François-d'Assise is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $484 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

1.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 13.0% have completed high school.

Saint-François-d'Assise has a population of 679 with a density of 10 people per square mile. The median age is 61.2 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

679
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
61.2yrs
Median Age
57% above US avg
69.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-François-d'Assise vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.5%
98% below US avg
Spanish97.8%
630% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-François-d'Assise vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-François-d'Assise is $52,000, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Saint-François-d'Assise vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,000
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.6%
444% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.6%
58% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.6 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-François-d'Assise is $80,000, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $484 (58% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$484
58% below US avg
Rent Burden6.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.1%
Renter-Occupied21.9%
Housing Units320

Property Tax

1.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+1.7%
95% below US avg
High School+13.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density10/sq mi
Total Area69.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.6 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.6%

Nearby Cities

Atholville, NB 3,290 pop · 20.9 mi Pointe-à-la-Croix, QC 1,344 pop · 22.5 mi Campbellton, NB 7,047 pop · 22.8 mi Kedgwick, NB 1,986 pop · 24.8 mi Causapscal, QC 2,147 pop · 26.5 mi Bois-Joli, NB 3,900 pop · 30.2 mi Lac-au-Saumon, QC 1,488 pop · 31.4 mi Balmoral, NB 1,603 pop · 33.3 mi Saint-Quentin, NB 2,141 pop · 34.1 mi Eel River Crossing, NB 1,844 pop · 34.4 mi Amqui, QC 5,999 pop · 35.4 mi Heron Bay, NB 5,536 pop · 35.7 mi Dalhousie, NB 3,223 pop · 36.9 mi Charlo, NB 1,323 pop · 38.7 mi
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