Saint-Joachim, QC

Quebec

Saint-Joachim is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,427. Residents earn $78,000 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,427 Population 87/sq mi density
$78,000 Median Income $41,500 per capita
$240,000 Home Value
$568 Median Rent 8.8% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$78,000 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$240,000 home value, $568/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,000
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $240,000
15% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.4%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $568
51% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.5%
81% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.2%
34% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,427
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density87/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,000
Per Capita$41,500
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty8.2%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$240,000
Rent$568
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units630
Rent Burden8.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+20.9%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Saint-Joachim a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Joachim receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Joachim offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Joachim is $78,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Joachim is $240,000, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $568 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.9% have completed high school.

Saint-Joachim has a population of 1,427 with a density of 87 people per square mile. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.6%).

Population

1,427
Total Population
87
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
16.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Joachim vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.4%
100% below US avg
Spanish98.3%
633% above US avg
Other Languages1.4%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Joachim vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Joachim is $78,000, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Saint-Joachim vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,000
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.2%
34% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.0 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Joachim is $240,000, 15% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $568 (51% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$240,000
15% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$568
51% below US avg
Rent Burden8.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.6%
Renter-Occupied25.4%
Housing Units630

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area16.3 sq mi (42.3 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates45.9770°N, 72.5486°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.4%
81% below US avg
High School+20.9%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density87/sq mi
Total Area16.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.0 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.2%

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