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Saint-Jacques, NB

New Brunswick

Saint-Jacques is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 1,652. Residents earn $71,500 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,652 Population 14/sq mi density
$71,500 Median Income $41,840 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$650 Median Rent 5.6% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $71,500
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.0%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $650
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.8%
11% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,652
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$41,840
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty13.8%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$650
Ownership92.3%
Housing Units710
Rent Burden5.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation591 ft (180 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+31.0%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Saint-Jacques a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Jacques receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Jacques offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Jacques is $71,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.8% 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-Jacques is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x 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

11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Jacques has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 259 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches, including 19.3 inches of snow.

Saint-Jacques has a population of 1,652 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 115.2 square miles. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.1% female and 51.2% male. The city is predominantly White (98.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 3.3% of residents, while 95.2% speak Spanish.

Population

1,652
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
115.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Jacques vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 3.3%
96% below US avg
Spanish 95.2%
610% above US avg
Other Languages 1.5%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Jacques vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Jacques is $71,500, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,840. The average weekly wage is $805, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 51 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 10.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Jacques vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,500
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,840
Avg Weekly Wage$805

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.8%
11% above US avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.7 min
Drive Alone93.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Jacques is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 92.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 710 total housing units in the city. 5.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$650
44% below US avg
Rent Burden5.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership92.3%
Owner-Occupied92.3%
Renter-Occupied8.5%
Housing Units710

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 receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Jacques 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 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average36.9°F
32% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area115.2 sq mi (298.4 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates47.4233°N, 68.4010°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 19.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Mar 6, 2005 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.9 106 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 117 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 130 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 131 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 130 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 123 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 139 km
Jul 15, 1998 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M4.0 143 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 144 km
Jul 14, 2006 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine M3.9 65 km
Jun 16, 2011 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada M3.8 132 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 144 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 148 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 109 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 143 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 137 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 146 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 109 km
Jun 1, 2006 19 km NE of Florenceville-Bristol, Canada M3.6 118 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 2.8 in
March 22°F (-6°C) 2.8 in
April 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
September 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in
November 29°F (-1°C) 3.7 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 3.9 in

Saint-Jacques has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 6°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (2.7").

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11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.0% have completed high school. 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 93.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.0%
67% below US avg
High School+31.0%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area115.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.7 min
Drive Alone93.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Schools in Saint-Jacques

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Saint-Joseph - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saint-Jacques

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJEM 92.7 "Frontiere FM" Edmunston, NB adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
CFAI-FM 101.1 Edmundston &105.1 Grand Sault, NB active rock, community radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Saint-Jacques

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
FORT KENT HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
HONEY BEE RESEARCH INSTITUTE AND NATURE CENTERARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER24 GENDREAU RD
MADAWASKA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
SAINT AGATHE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION534 MAIN STREET2075436364
TANTE BLANCHE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
Automobile Museum
Gare l'Héritage
Musée historique du Madawaska

Libraries in Saint-Jacques

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
MADAWASKA PUBLIC LIBRARY393 EAST MAIN STREET0.016,206
FORT KENT PUBLIC LIBRARY1 MONUMENT SQUARE0.08,840
LONG LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY384 MAIN STREET0.03,020
Bibliothèque municipale de Dégelis0.0
Bibliothèque Rhéa-Larose0.0
Edmundston Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Jacques

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Artisans' Square

Hotels in Saint-Jacques

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Les Jardins Inn

Cafes in Saint-Jacques

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Clinics in Saint-Jacques

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique d'audiologie Louis Vachon inc.
Clinique Médicale Dr Yen Tran Huu
Clinique Médicale St-Jacques

Veterinaries in Saint-Jacques

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hopital Vétérinaire du Madawaska

Gas Stations in Saint-Jacques

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Irving
Irving

Banks in Saint-Jacques

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse Populaire Madawaska

Breweries in Saint-Jacques

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Les Brasseurs du Petit-Sault

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Jacques

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mont Farlagne 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centre de plein air familiale Richelieu 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Cell Towers in Saint-Jacques

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
11TH AVE & PELLITIER RDTOWER102

Airports Near Saint-Jacques

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caribou Municipal AirportCARMedium Airport
Presque Isle International AirportPQIMedium Airport
Saint-Léonard AirportYSLMedium Airport
Allen St Peter Memorial Airport-Small Airport
Bresett's Mountainside Airport-Small Airport
Edmundston Airport-Small Airport
Fort Fairfield Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Fort Kent Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Grand Falls Airport-Small Airport
Loring International AirportLIZSmall Airport
Morrill Airpark-Small Airport
Murphy Road Airstrip-Small Airport
Northern Aroostook Regional AirportWFKSmall Airport
Sunrise Farms Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Jacques

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Treatment Centers in Saint-Jacques

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aroostook Mental Health Center - Fort Kent Outpatient OfficeBoth207-343-1867
Northern Maine Medical CenterMental Health207-834-3155

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Jacques

What is the population of Saint-Jacques?

Saint-Jacques has a population of 1,652 residents and is located in New Brunswick. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 115.2 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 49.1% female and 51.2% male.

Is Saint-Jacques expensive to live in?

The median household income is $71,500, 5% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Jacques safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Jacques?

Saint-Jacques has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.3 inches, with 19.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Jacques?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Jacques is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $805. There are 51 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 10.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Jacques?

The median home value in Saint-Jacques is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $650. The homeownership rate is 92.3%.

How are the schools in Saint-Jacques?

11.0% of adults in Saint-Jacques hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.0% have completed high school. 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Jacques?

The average commute in Saint-Jacques is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 93.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Jacques?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Jacques is 98.8% White. 3.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 95.2% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Edmundston, NB 16,437 pop · 4.9 mi Madawaska, ME 2,960 pop · 6.4 mi Dégelis, QC 2,884 pop · 14.2 mi Fort Kent, ME 2,453 pop · 14.7 mi Haut-Madawaska, NB 3,720 pop · 15.8 mi Vallée-des-Rivières, NB 4,250 pop · 25.1 mi Van Buren, ME 1,614 pop · 27.6 mi Cabano, QC 3,199 pop · 28.5 mi Saint-Léonard, NB 1,322 pop · 28.7 mi Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac, QC 5,054 pop · 28.9 mi Riviere-Bleue, QC 1,261 pop · 30.0 mi Saint-Louis-du-Ha Ha, QC 1,311 pop · 31.6 mi Saint-Michel-du-Squatec, QC 1,076 pop · 35.0 mi Saint-André, NB 1,794 pop · 37.4 mi
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