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Saint-Hyacinthe, QC

Quebec

Saint-Hyacinthe is a mid-size city in Quebec with a population of 57,239. Residents earn $61,200 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
57,239 Population 785/sq mi density
$61,200 Median Income $43,120 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$730 Median Rent 16.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$61,200 median income, 6.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $730/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,200
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.1%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $730
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.1%
69% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.1%
14% higher than US avg

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

People

Population57,239
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density785/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,200
Per Capita$43,120
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty14.1%
Commute21 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$730
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units26,870
Rent Burden16.1%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain52.2 in/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+24.3%
Graduate+3.6%

Community

Commute21 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Saint-Hyacinthe a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Hyacinthe receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Hyacinthe has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Hyacinthe is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Hyacinthe is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Hyacinthe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches, including 67.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Saint-Hyacinthe has a population of 57,239 with a density of 785 people per square mile. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.2%), with 3.1% Hispanic, 4.4% Black.

Population

57,239
Total Population
2021 Census
785
People / sq mi
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
72.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Hyacinthe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.9%
99% below US avg
Spanish91.0%
579% above US avg
Other Languages8.1%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Hyacinthe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Hyacinthe is $61,200, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Saint-Hyacinthe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,200
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,120

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.1%
14% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.9 min
Drive Alone83.4%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home14.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Hyacinthe is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $730 (37% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$730
37% below US avg
Rent Burden16.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied48.6%
Renter-Occupied51.4%
Housing Units26,870

Property Tax

In Saint-Hyacinthe, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Saint-Hyacinthe has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.2 inches
37% above US avg
Snowfall67.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area72.9 sq mi (188.9 km²)
Population Density785/sq mi
Coordinates45.6308°N, 72.9570°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.1%
73% below US avg
High School+24.3%
Graduate Degree+3.6%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density785/sq mi
Total Area72.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.9 min
Drive Alone83.4%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home14.4%

Nearby Cities

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