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.

3.4 /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
B
Overall
3.4 / 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
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,200
Rent Burden11.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

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 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. 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.

Education

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

Saint-Gilles has a population of 2,910 with a density of 43 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).

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 Only0.7%
99% below US avg
Spanish97.9%
631% above US avg
Other Languages1.4%

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. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Saint-Gilles vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.7%
22% below US avg

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 average. Monthly rent averages $670 (42% below US avg).

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

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

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area68.5 sq mi (177.4 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg).

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density43/sq mi
Total Area68.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

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