Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds, QC

Quebec

Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds is a small town in Quebec with a population of 711. Residents earn $58,000 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
711 Population 23/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $38,000 per capita
$160,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,000
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $160,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.9%
83% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.1%
153% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.4%
32% higher than US avg

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

People

Population711
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female51% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$38,000
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty16.4%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units315
Rent Burden9.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation827 ft (252 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+20.2%
Graduate+3.4%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds is $58,000, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds is $160,000, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.8x 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%. 20.2% have completed high school.

Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds has a population of 711 with a density of 23 people per square mile. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.3%).

Population

711
Total Population
23
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
31.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only2.1%
97% below US avg
Spanish95.1%
610% above US avg
Other Languages2.8%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds is $58,000, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,000
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.4%
32% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home35.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds is $160,000, 43% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,000
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden9.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.5%
Renter-Occupied9.5%
Housing Units315

Property Tax

5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.9%
83% below US avg
High School+20.2%
Graduate Degree+3.4%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density23/sq mi
Total Area31.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home35.6%

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