Saint-Gédéon, QC

Quebec

Saint-Gédéon is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,177. Residents earn $86,000 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,177 Population 89/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income $52,650 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$604 Median Rent 12.0% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $604/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,000
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $604
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.4%
50% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.5%
31% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,177
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$52,650
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty8.5%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$604
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units970
Rent Burden12.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation374 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+16.6%
Graduate+5.2%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Saint-Gédéon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Gédéon receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Gédéon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Gédéon is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Gédéon is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 16.6% have completed high school.

Saint-Gédéon has a population of 2,177 with a density of 89 people per square mile. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.5%).

Population

2,177
Total Population
2021 Census
89
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
24.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Gédéon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.7%
99% below US avg
Spanish98.6%
636% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Gédéon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Gédéon is $86,000, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Saint-Gédéon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,000
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,650

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone91.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Gédéon is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$604
48% below US avg
Rent Burden12.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.1%
Renter-Occupied12.9%
Housing Units970

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Saint-Gédéon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area24.5 sq mi (63.4 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates48.5001°N, 71.7658°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
56% below US avg
High School+16.6%
Graduate Degree+5.2%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density89/sq mi
Total Area24.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone91.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.3%

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