Saint-Irénée, QC

Quebec

Saint-Irénée is a small town in Quebec with a population of 678. Residents earn $73,500 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
678 Population 29/sq mi density
$73,500 Median Income $59,200 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$705 Median Rent 7.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$73,500 median income, 13.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $705/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,500
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.5%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $705
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.5%
275% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.0%
3% lower than US avg

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

People

Population678
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$59,200
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty12.0%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$705
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units335
Rent Burden7.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation253 ft (77 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+25.6%
Graduate+7.7%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Saint-Irénée a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Irénée 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-Irénée offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Irénée is $73,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 13.5%, unemployment is notably high. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Irénée is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.6% have completed high school.

Saint-Irénée has a population of 678 with a density of 29 people per square mile. The median age is 62.0 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%), with 1.6% Black.

Population

678
Total Population
29
People / sq mi
62.0yrs
Median Age
59% above US avg
23.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Irénée vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.7%
99% below US avg
Spanish98.5%
635% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Irénée vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Irénée is $73,500, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Saint-Irénée vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,500
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$59,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.5%
275% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.1 min
Drive Alone81.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Irénée is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $705 (39% 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$705
39% below US avg
Rent Burden7.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.1%
Renter-Occupied17.9%
Housing Units335

Property Tax

20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.5%
39% below US avg
High School+25.6%
Graduate Degree+7.7%
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density29/sq mi
Total Area23.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.1 min
Drive Alone81.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.6%

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