Saint-François-de-Sales, QC

Quebec

Saint-François-de-Sales is a small town in Quebec with a population of 643. Residents earn $58,400 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
643 Population 9/sq mi density
$58,400 Median Income $35,800 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$504 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$58,400 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $504/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,400
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.2%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $504
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.6%
139% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.4%
81% higher than US avg

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

People

Population643
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

C
Median Income$58,400
Per Capita$35,800
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty22.4%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$504
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units330
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,155 ft (352 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+21.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Saint-François-de-Sales a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-François-de-Sales receives an overall livability score of 2.9 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-de-Sales has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-François-de-Sales is $58,400, 22% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-François-de-Sales is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $504 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.2% have completed high school.

Saint-François-de-Sales has a population of 643 with a density of 9 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.6%).

Population

643
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
76.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-François-de-Sales vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.8%
99% below US avg
Spanish97.7%
629% above US avg
Other Languages1.6%

Social Characteristics

Saint-François-de-Sales vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-François-de-Sales is $58,400, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Saint-François-de-Sales vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,400
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.4%
81% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.1 min
Drive Alone95.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-François-de-Sales is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $504 (57% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$504
57% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.8%
Renter-Occupied18.2%
Housing Units330

Property Tax

4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.2%
87% below US avg
High School+21.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area76.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.1 min
Drive Alone95.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.2%

Nearby Cities

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