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Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon, QC

Quebec

Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,684. Residents earn $58,000 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,684 Population 70/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $40,000 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$612 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $612/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $58,000
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $612
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.9%
92% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.1%
38% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,684
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$40,000
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty17.1%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$612
Ownership87.7%
Housing Units1,305
Rent Burden10.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation741 ft (226 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+26.3%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon is $58,000, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 17.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $612 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x 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

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 259 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches, including 15.1 inches of snow.

Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon has a population of 2,684 with a density of 70 people per square mile, spread across 38.3 square miles. The median age is 56.4 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.7% female and 52.1% male. The city is predominantly White (99.4%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.7% of residents, while 96.8% speak Spanish.

Population

2,684
Total Population
70
People / sq mi
56.4yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
38.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.7%
99% below US avg
Spanish 96.8%
623% above US avg
Other Languages 2.4%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon is $58,000, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,000. The average weekly wage is $769, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 83 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 14.5% of workers work from home.

Income: Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,000
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,000
Avg Weekly Wage$769

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.9%
92% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.1%
38% above US avg
Establishments (County)83

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.3 min
Drive Alone85.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $612 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 87.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,305 total housing units in the city. 10.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$612
47% below US avg
Rent Burden10.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.7%
Owner-Occupied87.7%
Renter-Occupied12.3%
Housing Units1,305

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-Gabriel-de-Brandon receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon 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-Gabriel-de-Brandon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.3°F
27% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Area38.3 sq mi (99.2 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates46.2834°N, 73.3608°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 89 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 119 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 89 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 88 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 149 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 124 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 130 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 59 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 128 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 141 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 117 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 124 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 123 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 99 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 54 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 138 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 106 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 26 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 121 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 11°F (-11°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
November 32°F (0°C) 4.0 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 3.3 in

Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.3").

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7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 77% below the national average of 33.7%. 26.3% have completed high school. 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 85.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.7%
77% below US avg
High School+26.3%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density70/sq mi
Total Area38.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.3 min
Drive Alone85.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.5%

Radio Stations near Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFNJ misc AAC+ 80 kbps
CJLM-FM "O 103.5" Joliette, QC adult contemporary, adulte contemporain MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre des arts contemporains du Québec à Sorel-Tracy
Maison Louis-Cyr
Musée Gilles Villeneuve

Libraries in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Adélard-Lambert0.0
Bibliothèque Louis-Edmond-Hamelin0.0
Bibliothèque Louis-Landry0.0
Bibliothèque Louis-Landry0.0
Bibliothèque Louise-Amélie-Panet0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Berthierville0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale St-Félix De Valois0.0
Bibliothèque Réjean Ducharme0.0
Bibliothèque Ubaldine-Dauphin0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Brandon

Breweries in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Albion
Brasserie Artisanale Maltström
Microbrasserie Nouvelle France

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bois Duvernay 0.0 $0
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 $0
Ski Montcalm 0.0 $0
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 $0
Centre d’excellence acrobatique de Val Saint-Côme 0.0 $0
Station touristique Val Saint-Côme 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Joliette AirportSmall Airport
L'Assomption AirportSmall Airport
Lac à la Perchaude AirportSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue AirportSmall Airport
Louiseville AirportSmall Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette AirportSmall Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Michel-des-Saints AerodromeSmall Airport
Sorel AirportSmall Airport
St-Dominique AirportSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
St-Louis-de-France AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil AirportSmall Airport
ULM Québec AerodromeSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon

What is the population of Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon?

Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon has a population of 2,684 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 38.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.7% female and 52.1% male.

Is Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $58,000, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $612 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon?

Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.3 inches, with 15.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon is 6.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $769. There are 83 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 14.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon?

The median home value in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $612. The homeownership rate is 87.7%.

How are the schools in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon?

7.7% of adults in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.3% have completed high school. 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon?

The average commute in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon is 29 minutes. 85.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 14.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon is 99.4% White. 0.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 96.8% speak Spanish.

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