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Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, QC

Quebec

Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier is a small town in Quebec with a population of 3,223. Residents earn $108,000 per year, which is 44% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,223 Population 19/sq mi density
$108,000 Median Income $54,250 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$920 Median Rent 6.1% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$108,000 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $920/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $108,000
44% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.4%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $920
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.1%
69% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.0%
68% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,223
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$108,000
Per Capita$54,250
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty4.0%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$920
Ownership79.8%
Housing Units1,065
Rent Burden6.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain52.8 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation666 ft (203 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+25.1%
Graduate+4.0%

Community

Commute27 min

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

Based on current data, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier is $108,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 44% above $75,149. This places Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $920 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

11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier 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. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches, including 19.6 inches of snow.

Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier has a population of 3,223 with a density of 19 people per square mile, spread across 167.0 square miles. The median age is 32.8 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 43.3% female and 56.8% male. The city is predominantly White (98.4%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 7.1% of residents, while 89.9% speak Spanish.

Population

3,223
Total Population
19
People / sq mi
32.8yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
167.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.8%
Female 43.3%

Race & Ethnicity

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

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 7.1%
91% below US avg
Spanish 89.9%
571% above US avg
Other Languages 3.0%

Social Characteristics

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

The median household income in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier is $108,000, which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,250 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,043, 27% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 100 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 26.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

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

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$108,000
44% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,250
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.0%
68% below US avg
Establishments (County)100

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.2 min
Drive Alone93.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier is $348,000, 23% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $920 (21% below the national average of $1,163). 79.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,065 total housing units in the city. 6.1% 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$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$920
21% below US avg
Rent Burden6.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.8%
Owner-Occupied79.8%
Renter-Occupied20.2%
Housing Units1,065

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-Valcartier receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier 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-Valcartier 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 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Area167.0 sq mi (432.6 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates46.9333°N, 71.4658°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.8"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 19.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.47"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

97 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 15 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 143 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 143 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 145 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 109 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 71 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 147 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 134 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 121 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 101 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 74 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 140 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 85 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 111 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 106 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 85 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 149 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 50 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 63 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 3.5 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in
May 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.3 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 4.7 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 4.4 in

Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.2").

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11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66% below the national average of 33.7%. 25.1% have completed high school. 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 93.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.4%
66% below US avg
High School+25.1%
Graduate Degree+4.0%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density19/sq mi
Total Area167.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.2 min
Drive Alone93.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.7%

Schools in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Secondaire Mont-Saint-Sacrement — — — —
École du Joli-Bois — — — —
Valcartier Elementary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (320K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 320 kbps
FM93 Québec family MP3
Labgate P.YG. Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Québec City, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première Quebec City, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Choi Radio X 98,1 talk MP3 64 kbps
CBC Radio One - Quebec City, QC (MP3) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJMD 96.9 Levis, QC hip hop, radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (128K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 128 kbps
CKIA 88.3 "Radio Urbaine" Quebec City, QC radio communautaire MP3 192 kbps
CHOC-FM 88.7 Saint-Raymond de Portneuf, QC classic hits MP3 192 kbps
ckrl radio ckrl MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site
Centre d'interprétation historique de Ste-Foy
Centre national de conservation et d'études des collections
Expo-Théâtre de la Visitation
Gerard Morisset Pavilion
Grand Hall
Musée Huron-Wendat
Musee National des Beaux-Arts
Musee national des beaux-arts du Quebec
Pavillon Charles-Baillairgé
Pavillon Pierre-Lassonde
Village Huron Site Traditionnel
Visitation Patrimonial Site

Libraries in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anne-Marie Filteau0.0
Archives nationales à Québec0.0
Archives nationales à Québec0.0
Bibliothèque Alain-Grandbois0.0
Bibliothèque Aliette-Marchand0.0
Bibliothèque Aliette-Marchand0.0
Bibliothèque Anne-Hébert0.0
Bibliothèque Auguste-Honoré-Gosselin0.0
Bibliothèque Bon-Pasteur0.0
Bibliothèque Canardière0.0
Bibliothèque Canardière0.0
Bibliothèque Champigny0.0
Bibliothèque Charles-H.-Blais0.0
Bibliothèque Charles-H.-Blais0.0
Bibliothèque Chrystine-Brouillet0.0
Bibliothèque Claire-Martin0.0
Bibliothèque Collège-Des-Jésuites0.0
Bibliothèque Collège-Des-Jésuites0.0
Bibliothèque de Neufchâtel0.0
Bibliothèque de St-Sauveur0.0
Bibliothèque de St-Sauveur0.0
Bibliothèque du Jardin0.0
Bibliothèque Félix-Leclerc0.0
Bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Baptiste-Duberger0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Baptiste-Duberger0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Gosselin0.0
Bibliothèque Lauréat-Vallière0.0
Bibliothèque Lauréat-Vallière0.0
Bibliothèque Lebourgneuf0.0
Bibliothèque Lebourgneuf0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Victorin0.0
Bibliothèque Monique-Corriveau0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Paul-Aimé-Paiement0.0
Bibliothèque Père-Jean-Marc-Boulé0.0
Bibliothèque Roger-Lemelin0.0
Bibliothèque Romain-Langlois0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Albert0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-André0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Charles0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Charles0.0
Bibliothèque scientifique0.0
L'Étincelle0.0
L'Étincelle0.0
Lac-Beauport Library0.0
MediaLAB Gabrielle-Roy0.0
MediaLAB Gabrielle-Roy0.0
Pavillon Jean-Charles-Bonenfant0.0
shannon municipal library0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché public de Sainte-Foy

Hotels in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge du Mont
Hôtel le Saint-Gabriel
Hôtel Valcartier

Theme Parks in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Village Vacances Valcartier

Gas Stations in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ultramar

Golf Courses in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf Le Castor

Breweries in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie 46° Nord
Brasseurs sur Demande
La Boite A Malt
La Korrigane
Nano cinco
Nano cinco

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Club ski Beauce 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Centre de Ski Le Relais 0.0 — — $0 — — —
A venir 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Station de ski du Mont Stoneham 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont-Sainte-Anne 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Paquet Airport—Small Airport
Pintendre Airport—Small Airport
Québec / Neuville Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome Airport—Small Airport
St-Anselme Airport—Small Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) Airport—Small Airport
St-Frédéric Airport—Small Airport
St-Lambert-De-Lauzon Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier

28 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Beltrami Audioprothésiste
Cataract MD
Centre d'activités de jour en déficience intellectuelle et en troubles du spectre de l'autisme de Saint-Romuald
Clinique Berger
Clinique chiropratique Richard
Clinique d’urgence mineure Jeffery Hale
Clinique de massothérapie et kinésithérapie Masseo
Clinique Médicale de Sillery
Clinique Médicale Lacroix
Clinique Médicale Pierre-Bertrand
Clinique médicale Saint-Rodrigue
Clinique Saint-Louis
CLSC de la Basse-Ville
CLSC de la Haute-Ville
CLSC de Limoilou
CLSC de Sainte-Foy-Sillery
CLSC des Rivières - Édifice Christ-Roi
CLSC Saint-Romuald
GMF-U Laurier
Groupe de Médecine Familiale SYNASE
Institut Laser Visuel
Kinatex Sports Physio Saint-Roch
La Clinique Santé Esthétique
LASIK MD
Maison Henri-Dutil
Maison PITCA
Passport Health Clinique Santé-Voyage Ville de Québec
Podiatre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint-Gabrield-de-Valcartier
United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier

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

Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier has a population of 3,223 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 167.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 43.3% female and 56.8% male.

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

The median household income is $108,000, 44% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $348,000 (23% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $920 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-Gabriel-de-Valcartier safe?

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

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

Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier 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 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.8 inches, with 19.6 inches of snow.

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

The unemployment rate in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,043. There are 100 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 26.7% of workers work from home.

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

The median home value in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier is $348,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $920. The homeownership rate is 79.8%.

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

11.4% of adults in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.1% have completed high school. 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

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

The average commute in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier is 27 minutes. 93.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 26.7% work from home.

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

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier is 98.4% White, 0.5% Black or African American. 7.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 89.9% speak Spanish.

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