Median Income
$62,800
16% lower than US avg
Home Value
$300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.4%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$820
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.1%
97% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.0%
13% higher than US avg
How Saint-Jérôme Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population80,213
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density2,304/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,800
Per Capita$42,080
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty14.0%
Commute27 min
Housing
B+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$820
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units37,370
Rent Burden21.2%
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
AQIN/A
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation308 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+24.1%
Graduate+2.1%
Is Saint-Jérôme a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Saint-Jérôme receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Jérôme has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Saint-Jérôme is $62,800, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Saint-Jérôme is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $820 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.1% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Saint-Jérôme has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches, including 75.0 inches of snow.
Saint-Jérôme has a population of 80,213 with a density of 2,304 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.6%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 3.2% Black.
Population
80,213
Total Population
2021 Census
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Saint-Jérôme vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 1.7% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Spanish | 92.3% |
| 589% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 6.1% |
Social Characteristics
Saint-Jérôme vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Saint-Jérôme is $62,800, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income: Saint-Jérôme vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $62,800 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $42,080 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.1% |
| 97% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
| 13% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.7% |
| Public Transit | 2.8% |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |
The median home value in Saint-Jérôme is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $820 (29% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $300,000 |
| 6% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $820 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 21.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 51.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.0% |
| Housing Units | 37,370 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Saint-Jérôme vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Saint-Jérôme vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Saint-Jérôme has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.9 inches.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 49.9 inches |
| 31% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 75.0 inches/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 34.8 sq mi (90.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7804°N, 74.0037°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |