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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.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
711 Population 23/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $38,000 per capita
$160,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 9.1% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Median Rent $647
44% 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
Rent$647
Ownership90.5%
Housing Units315
Rent Burden9.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain49.6 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
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 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

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. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches, including 18.5 inches of snow.

Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds has a population of 711 with a density of 23 people per square mile, spread across 31.1 square miles. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.3% female and 51.1% male. The city is predominantly White (99.3%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 2.1% of residents, while 95.1% speak Spanish.

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 Only 2.1%
97% below US avg
Spanish 95.1%
610% above US avg
Other Languages 2.8%

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. Per capita income is $38,000. The average weekly wage is $731, 49% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 22 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 35.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

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
Avg Weekly Wage$731

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.4%
32% above US avg
Establishments (County)22

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 90.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 315 total housing units in the city. 9.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,000
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden9.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.5%
Owner-Occupied90.5%
Renter-Occupied9.5%
Housing Units315

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-Jacques-de-Leeds receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds 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-Jacques-de-Leeds has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 827 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation827 ft (252 m)
Area31.1 sq mi (80.5 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates46.2884°N, 71.3377°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 57 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 138 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 132 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 113 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 149 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 119 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 148 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 130 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 32 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 75 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 96 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 84 km
Dec 11, 2013 9 km W of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada M3.4 126 km
Jan 3, 2008 15 km ESE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.4 145 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 66 km
Jan 4, 2018 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada M3.4 81 km
Apr 24, 2010 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada M3.3 88 km
Aug 29, 2019 15 km NW of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada M3.3 132 km
Mar 6, 2010 1 km WNW of Beaupré, Canada M3.2 90 km
May 1, 1992 6 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.2 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 3.3 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in
November 32°F (0°C) 4.1 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 4.3 in

Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 9°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.0").

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5.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 83% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.2% have completed high school. 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 80% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density23/sq mi
Total Area31.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École de la Passerelle — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKLD "Plaisir 105.5" Thetford Mines, QC soft adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
CKYQ "Hit Country 95.7 Centre-du-Quebec" Plessisville, QC country, francophone country MP3 96 kbps
CHOC-FM 88.7 Saint-Raymond de Portneuf, QC classic hits MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musee Mineralogique et Minier

Libraries in Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Onil-Garneau0.0

Gas Stations in Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paquet

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Centre de ski Saint-Georges 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Club ski Beauce 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Centre de Ski Le Relais 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Saint-Georges Airport—Medium Airport
Grosse-Île Airport—Small Airport
Île Sainte-Marguerite Airport—Small Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)—Small Airport
Lambton Airport—Small Airport
Paquet Airport—Small Airport
Pintendre Airport—Small Airport
Québec / Neuville Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Ferdinand Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Victor-de-Beauce Airport—Small Airport
St-Anselme Airport—Small Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) Airport—Small Airport
St-Frédéric Airport—Small Airport
St-Lambert-De-Lauzon Airport—Small Airport
Thetford Mines Airport—Small Airport
Victoriaville Airport—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds

What is the population of Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds?

Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds has a population of 711 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 31.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.3% female and 51.1% male.

Is Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds expensive to live in?

The median household income is $58,000, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $160,000 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds?

Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.6 inches, with 18.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds?

The job market in Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $731. There are 22 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 35.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds?

The median home value in Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds is $160,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 90.5%.

How are the schools in Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds?

5.9% of adults in Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.2% have completed high school. 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds?

The average commute in Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds is 25 minutes. 80% of workers drive alone to work, and 35.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds is 99.3% White. 2.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 95.1% speak Spanish.

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