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Saint-Jacques, QC
Quebec · Montreal Metro
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.
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How Saint-Jacques Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Saint-Jacques a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Saint-Jacques receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. 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.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.6% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Saint-Jacques has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 266 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches, including 13.7 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Saint-Jacques vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Saint-Jacques vs U.S. Average
Income: Saint-Jacques vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $70,000 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,600 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 133 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |
Walkability
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 Burden | 8.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,895 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Saint-Jacques vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 25.9 sq mi (67.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 166/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9487°N, 73.5703°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.0 in |
Saint-Jacques has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 10°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.6% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 22.6% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 0.7% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 166/sq mi |
| Total Area | 25.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 28.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |
Schools in Saint-Jacques
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École de Grand-Pré | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Saint-Jacques
29 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICI Radio-Canada Première Montréal | news, talk | AAC 128 kbps | |
| CJAD 800 | local news, news talk | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première - Montréal, QC | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CHMP 985 FM | talk | MP3 | |
| BPM sports 91.9 | sports | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique - Montréal, QC | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| PunkRockRadio.ca | post-punk, punk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CKLX-FM 91.9 "BPM Sports" Montreal, QC | bpm sports, sports | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Techno.FM | techno | MP3 320 kbps | |
| CFNJ | misc | AAC+ 80 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Montreal, QC (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ICI Musique - Montréal | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| J-Pop Powerplay Kawaii | japanese, japanese idols | MP3 128 kbps | |
| J-Pop Powerplay Kawaii (http) | idol, japanese | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CFNV "AM 940" Montreal, QC | classic hits, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CIRA-FM 91.3 "Radio Ville Marie", Montreal, QC | catholic, religious | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CJSQ "Radio Classique" Montreal, QC web stream (128K MP3) | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CFQR 600 Montreal, QC | classic hits, news talk | MP3 160 kbps | |
| CKUT-FM 90.3 McGill University - Montreal, QC | campus radio, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKAC 730 "Radio Circulation" Montreal | traffic information | MP3 | |
| CJPB-FM 90.7 "La Voix de St-Lo" Saint-Laurent, QC | radio communautaire | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CIBL-FM 101.5 Montreal, QC | radio communautaire | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Magic FM Montreal | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| CJSQ "Radio Classique" Montreal, QC web stream (320K MP3) | classical | MP3 320 kbps | |
| CKUT 90.3 FM | alternative, campus radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique Classique - Montreal, QC | classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Sport Montréal | — | MP3 | |
| Gravity House | deep house, house | AAC+ 160 kbps | |
| CJLM-FM "O 103.5" Joliette, QC | adult contemporary, adulte contemporain | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Saint-Jacques
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banque canadienne national | ||||
| Musée d'art de Joliette |
Libraries in Saint-Jacques
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Camille-Laurin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Paul | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Docteur-Jacques-Olivier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Edmond-Archambault | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Gisèle Paré | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque Jacqueline-Plante | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Louise-Amélie-Panet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Ludovic-Laurier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Bernard-Patenaude | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Crabtree | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale de St-Sulpice | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale St-Félix De Valois | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale-scolaire Dansereau-Larose | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Rina-Lasnier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Robert-Lussier | 0.0 | |||||
| Maison de la Culture | 0.0 |
Cafes in Saint-Jacques
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Saint-Jacques
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Saint-Jacques
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Saint-Jacques
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Albion | ||||
| Brasserie Artisanale Maltström | ||||
| L'Apothicaire Microbrasserie | ||||
| Microbrasserie L'ours Brun |
Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Jacques
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Saint-Jacques
19 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Neige | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Garceau | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Piste de Glisse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski La Réserve | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station touristique Val Saint-Côme | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Centre d’excellence acrobatique de Val Saint-Côme | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zone Telemark Montagne Noir | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Montagne coupée | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Montcalm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vallée Bleue | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Mont Saint-Bruno | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Chantecler | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Mont Gabriel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommet Olympia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommet Saint-Sauveur | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Habitant | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Glissade | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bois Duvernay | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Saint-Jacques
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | YUL | Large Airport |
| Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport | YHU | Medium Airport |
| Montreal Mirabel International Airport | YMX | Medium Airport |
| St Jean Airport | YJN | Medium Airport |
| Bouthillier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Farnham Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Grant Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Joliette Airport | — | Small Airport |
| L'Assomption Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lac à la Perchaude Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Louiseville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lourdes-de-Joliette Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / Aéroparc Île Perrot | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / St-Lazare Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Richelieu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Richelieu/Messier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rougemont Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Donat Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation) | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Michel-des-Saints Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Sorel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Esprit Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| St-Jérôme Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Mathias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Michel-de-Napierville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| ULM Québec Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Val Morin Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Saint-Jacques
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de poste Saint-Jacques |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Saint-Jacques
What is the population of Saint-Jacques?
Saint-Jacques has a population of 4,302 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 166 people per square mile, spread across 25.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.1% female and 49.9% male.
Is Saint-Jacques expensive to live in?
The median household income is $70,000, 7% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, 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 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches, with 13.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Saint-Jacques?
Saint-Jacques has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $800. There are 133 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 14.0% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Saint-Jacques?
The median home value in Saint-Jacques is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $725. The homeownership rate is 66.8%.
How are the schools in Saint-Jacques?
6.6% of adults in Saint-Jacques hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.6% have completed high school. 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Saint-Jacques?
The average commute in Saint-Jacques is 29 minutes. 88.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 14.0% work from home.
What are the demographics of Saint-Jacques?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Jacques is 98.6% White. 0.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.1% speak Spanish.