Saint-Jacques, QC

Quebec

Saint-Jacques is a small town in Quebec with a population of 4,302. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,302 Population 166/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $41,600 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$725 Median Rent 8.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $725/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.6%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $725
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.5%
7% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,302
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$41,600
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty11.5%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$725
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,895
Rent Burden8.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+22.6%
Graduate+0.7%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Saint-Jacques a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Jacques receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. 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 $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.5% 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-Jacques is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.6% have completed high school.

Saint-Jacques has a population of 4,302 with a density of 166 people per square mile. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.6%).

Population

4,302
Total Population
166
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
25.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Jacques vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.7%
99% below US avg
Spanish97.1%
625% above US avg
Other Languages2.2%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Jacques vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Jacques is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Saint-Jacques vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,000
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.5%
7% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.5 min
Drive Alone88.2%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home14.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Jacques is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $725 (38% 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$725
38% below US avg
Rent Burden8.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.8%
Renter-Occupied33.0%
Housing Units1,895

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Saint-Jacques vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Saint-Jacques vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area25.9 sq mi (67.2 km²)
Population Density166/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.6%
81% below US avg
High School+22.6%
Graduate Degree+0.7%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density166/sq mi
Total Area25.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.5 min
Drive Alone88.2%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home14.0%

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