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Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola, QC

Quebec

Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,048. Residents earn $72,000 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,048 Population 166/sq mi density
$72,000 Median Income $42,120 per capita
$278,000 Home Value
$680 Median Rent 9.6% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$72,000 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$278,000 home value, $680/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $72,000
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $278,000
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.1%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $680
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.8%
13% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,048
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$42,120
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty10.8%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$278,000
Rent$680
Ownership74.1%
Housing Units945
Rent Burden9.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain39.1 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+24.5%
Graduate+1.4%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola is $72,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola is $278,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $680 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x 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

8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 265 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 14.4 inches of snow.

Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola has a population of 2,048 with a density of 166 people per square mile, spread across 12.3 square miles. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.8% female and 51.2% male. The city is predominantly White (98.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.5% of residents, while 97.8% speak Spanish.

Population

2,048
Total Population
166
People / sq mi
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
12.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.5%
99% below US avg
Spanish 97.8%
630% above US avg
Other Languages 1.7%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola is $72,000, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,120. The average weekly wage is $810, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 63 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 7.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,000
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,120
Avg Weekly Wage$810

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.8%
13% below US avg
Establishments (County)63

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.5 min
Drive Alone89.6%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home7.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola is $278,000, 1% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $680 (42% below the national average of $1,163). 74.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 945 total housing units in the city. 9.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$278,000
1% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$680
42% below US avg
Rent Burden9.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.1%
Owner-Occupied74.1%
Renter-Occupied25.4%
Housing Units945

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-Ignace-de-Loyola receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola 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-Ignace-de-Loyola has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area12.3 sq mi (31.9 km²)
Population Density166/sq mi
Coordinates46.0654°N, 73.1321°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 101 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 117 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 100 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 95 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 138 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 142 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 36 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 118 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 120 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 125 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 25 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 110 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 29 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 102 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 124 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 114 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 124 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 130 km
May 19, 1992 8 km WNW of Rivière-Rouge, Canada M3.7 147 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.1 in

Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").

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8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 76% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.5% have completed high school. 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.1%
76% below US avg
High School+24.5%
Graduate Degree+1.4%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density166/sq mi
Total Area12.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.5 min
Drive Alone89.6%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home7.1%

Schools in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École de l'Île Saint-Ignace — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFNJ misc AAC+ 80 kbps
CJLM-FM "O 103.5" Joliette, QC adult contemporary, adulte contemporain MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biophare
Centre des arts contemporains du Québec à Sorel-Tracy
Maison des Gouverneurs
Musée Gilles Villeneuve

Libraries in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque «Le Survenant»0.0
Bibliothèque Adélard-Lambert0.0
Bibliothèque de Massueville0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Ours0.0
Bibliothèque de Yamaska0.0
Bibliotheque Jacqueline-Plante0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Berthierville0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de St-Sulpice0.0
Bibliothèque Réjean Ducharme0.0
Bibliothèque Sylvie-Thouin0.0
Bibliothèque Ubaldine-Dauphin0.0
Louiseville Bibliotheque0.0
Marie-Didace0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Une Faim de Loup

Gas Stations in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Banks in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bois Duvernay 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Montcalm 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Bouthillier Airport—Small Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Grant Airport—Small Airport
Joliette Airport—Small Airport
L'Assomption Airport—Small Airport
Lac à la Perchaude Airport—Small Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport—Small Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue Airport—Small Airport
Louiseville Airport—Small Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette Airport—Small Airport
Richelieu Airport—Small Airport
Richelieu/Messier Airport—Small Airport
Rougemont Airport—Small Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Sorel Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
St-Esprit Aerodrome—Small Airport
St-Louis-de-France Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathias Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport—Small Airport
ULM Québec Aerodrome—Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola

What is the population of Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola?

Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola has a population of 2,048 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 166 people per square mile, spread across 12.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.8% female and 51.2% male.

Is Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola expensive to live in?

The median household income is $72,000, 4% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $278,000 (1% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $680 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola?

Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.1 inches, with 14.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola?

Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $810. There are 63 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 7.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola?

The median home value in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola is $278,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $680. The homeownership rate is 74.1%.

How are the schools in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola?

8.1% of adults in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.5% have completed high school. 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola?

The average commute in Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 89.6% of workers drive alone to work, 1.6% use public transit, and 7.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola is 98.5% White. 0.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.8% speak Spanish.

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