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Saint-Gilles, QC

Quebec

Saint-Gilles is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,910. Residents earn $74,000 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,910 Population 43/sq mi density
$74,000 Median Income $43,960 per capita
$220,000 Home Value
$670 Median Rent 11.0% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,000 home value, $670/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $74,000
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $220,000
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.9%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $670
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.2%
44% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.7%
22% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,910
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$43,960
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty9.7%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$220,000
Rent$670
Ownership82.5%
Housing Units1,200
Rent Burden11.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain46.8 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation436 ft (133 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+21.1%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Saint-Gilles a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Gilles receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Gilles offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Gilles is $74,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Gilles is $220,000, 22% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Gilles has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 251 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches, including 16.9 inches of snow.

Saint-Gilles has a population of 2,910 with a density of 43 people per square mile, spread across 68.5 square miles. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.8% female and 51.2% male. The city is predominantly White (98.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.7% of residents, while 97.9% speak Spanish.

Population

2,910
Total Population
43
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
68.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Gilles vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.7%
99% below US avg
Spanish 97.9%
631% above US avg
Other Languages 1.4%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Gilles vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Gilles is $74,000, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,960 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $845, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 90 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 22.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Gilles vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,000
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,960
Avg Weekly Wage$845

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.7%
22% below US avg
Establishments (County)90

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Drive Alone89.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Gilles is $220,000, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $670 (42% below the national average of $1,163). 82.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,200 total housing units in the city. 11.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$220,000
22% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$670
42% below US avg
Rent Burden11.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.5%
Owner-Occupied82.5%
Renter-Occupied17.9%
Housing Units1,200

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-Gilles receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Gilles 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-Gilles has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.3°F
27% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Area68.5 sq mi (177.4 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates46.5102°N, 71.3665°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.8"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 16.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.00"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 32 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 149 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 114 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 129 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 100 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 112 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 119 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 130 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 140 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 110 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 19 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 95 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 61 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 78 km
Jan 3, 2008 15 km ESE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.4 126 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 45 km
Dec 11, 2013 9 km W of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada M3.4 108 km
Jan 4, 2018 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada M3.4 63 km
Aug 29, 2019 15 km NW of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada M3.3 113 km
Jun 28, 2015 5 km NW of La Pocatière, Canada M3.3 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 3.1 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.8 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.9 in

Saint-Gilles has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 9°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.7").

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5.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 82% below the national average of 33.7%. 21.1% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.9%
82% below US avg
High School+21.1%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density43/sq mi
Total Area68.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Drive Alone89.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.1%

Radio Stations near Saint-Gilles

13 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
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
CKLD "Plaisir 105.5" Thetford Mines, QC soft adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
CKYQ "Hit Country 95.7 Centre-du-Quebec" Plessisville, QC country, francophone country MP3 96 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

Libraries in Saint-Gilles

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anne-Marie Filteau0.0
Bibliothèque Alain-Grandbois0.0
Bibliothèque Albert-Rousseau0.0
Bibliothèque Edith-Poiré0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Gosselin0.0
Bibliothèque Lauréat-Vallière0.0
Bibliothèque Lauréat-Vallière0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Père-Jean-Marc-Boulé0.0
Bibliothèque Roger-Lemelin0.0
Bibliotheque St-Flavien0.0

Gas Stations in Saint-Gilles

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EKO
Ultramar

Breweries in Saint-Gilles

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Boite A Malt

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Gilles

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Gilles

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-Gilles

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Saint-Georges AirportMedium Airport
Grosse-Île AirportSmall Airport
Île Sainte-Marguerite AirportSmall Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)Small Airport
Lambton AirportSmall Airport
Paquet AirportSmall Airport
Pintendre AirportSmall Airport
Québec / Neuville AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Ferdinand AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Victor-de-Beauce AirportSmall Airport
St-Anselme AirportSmall Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) AirportSmall Airport
St-Frédéric AirportSmall Airport
St-Lambert-De-Lauzon AirportSmall Airport
Thetford Mines AirportSmall Airport
Victoriaville AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Saint-Gilles

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre d'activités de jour en déficience intellectuelle et en troubles du spectre de l'autisme de Saint-Romuald
Clinique Saint-Louis
CLSC Saint-Romuald
Maison Henri-Dutil

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Gilles

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Gilles

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Gilles

What is the population of Saint-Gilles?

Saint-Gilles has a population of 2,910 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 68.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.8 years. The population is 48.8% female and 51.2% male.

Is Saint-Gilles expensive to live in?

The median household income is $74,000, 2% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $220,000 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Gilles safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Gilles?

Saint-Gilles has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.8 inches, with 16.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Gilles?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Gilles is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $845. There are 90 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 22.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Gilles?

The median home value in Saint-Gilles is $220,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $670. The homeownership rate is 82.5%.

How are the schools in Saint-Gilles?

5.9% of adults in Saint-Gilles hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.1% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Gilles?

The average commute in Saint-Gilles is 28 minutes. 89.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 22.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Gilles?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Gilles is 98.9% White, 0.9% Black or African American. 0.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.9% speak Spanish.

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