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Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel, QC

Quebec

Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,581. Residents earn $43,600 per year, which is 42% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,581 Population 3,016/sq mi density
$43,600 Median Income $30,200 per capita
$130,000 Home Value
$604 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$43,600 median income, 17.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $604/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $43,600
42% lower than US avg
Home Value $130,000
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 1.9%
95% lower than US avg
Median Rent $604
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.0%
372% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 29.2%
135% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,581
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density3,016/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

D
Median Income$43,600
Per Capita$30,200
Unemployment17.0%
Poverty29.2%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$604
Ownership37.0%
Housing Units865
Rent Burden18.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain39.1 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.9%
High School+27.0%
Graduate+0.7%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel is $43,600, 42% below the national average of $75,149. At 17.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 29.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel is $130,000, 54% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 3x 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

1.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 265 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 14.4 inches of snow.

Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel has a population of 1,581 with a density of 3,016 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.1% female and 51% male. The city is predominantly White (97.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1.6% of residents, while 95.9% speak Spanish.

Population

1,581
Total Population
3,016
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.6%
98% below US avg
Spanish 95.9%
616% above US avg
Other Languages 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel is $43,600, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,200 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $581, 59% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 17.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 49 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 13.3% of workers work from home.

Income: Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,600
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,200
Avg Weekly Wage$581

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.0%
372% above US avg
Poverty Rate29.2%
135% above US avg
Establishments (County)49

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.0 min
Drive Alone78.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel is $130,000, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below the national average of $1,163). 37.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 865 total housing units in the city. 18.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,000
54% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$604
48% below US avg
Rent Burden18.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership37.0%
Owner-Occupied37.0%
Renter-Occupied62.4%
Housing Units865

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-Joseph-de-Sorel receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel 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-Joseph-de-Sorel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density3,016/sq mi
Coordinates46.0456°N, 73.1317°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 100 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 116 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 100 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 94 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 138 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 143 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 34 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 116 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 119 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 123 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 25 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 108 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 29 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 100 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 124 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 114 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 123 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 128 km
May 19, 1992 8 km WNW of Rivière-Rouge, Canada M3.7 148 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.1 in

Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").

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1.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 95% below the national average of 33.7%. 27.0% have completed high school. 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 78.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+1.9%
95% below US avg
High School+27.0%
Graduate Degree+0.7%
F Education Grade (1.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3,016/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.0 min
Drive Alone78.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.3%

Schools in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Polyvalente Bernard Gariépy — — — —
École primaire Saint-Jean-Bosco — — — —
École Laplume — — — —
Martel School — — — —
Centre de formation professionnel — — — —
Harold Sheppard School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
PunkRockRadio.ca post-punk, punk MP3 192 kbps
CFNJ misc AAC+ 80 kbps
CJLM-FM "O 103.5" Joliette, QC adult contemporary, adulte contemporain MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biophare
Centre des arts contemporains du Québec à Sorel-Tracy
Maison des Gouverneurs
Musée Gilles Villeneuve

Libraries in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque «Le Survenant»0.0
Bibliothèque Adélard-Lambert0.0
Bibliothèque de Massueville0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Ours0.0
Bibliothèque de Yamaska0.0
Bibliotheque Jacqueline-Plante0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Berthierville0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de St-Sulpice0.0
Bibliothèque Réjean Ducharme0.0
Bibliothèque Sylvie-Thouin0.0
Bibliothèque Ubaldine-Dauphin0.0
Louiseville Bibliotheque0.0
Marie-Didace0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Une Faim de Loup

Cafes in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma St-Laurent

Theatres in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café théâtre Les Beaux Instants

Dentists in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Dentaire Millette Et Martellini

Gas Stations in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Esso
Petro-Canada
Petro-T
Shell

Banks in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins
Desjardins
National Bank

Golf Courses in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf Les Dunes
Club de Golf Les Dunes

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bois Duvernay 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Montcalm 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Bouthillier Airport—Small Airport
Drummondville 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
Lac-à-la-Tortue Airport—Small Airport
Louiseville Airport—Small Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette Airport—Small Airport
Richelieu Airport—Small Airport
Richelieu/Messier Airport—Small Airport
Rougemont Airport—Small Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie Aerodrome—Small Airport
Sorel Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
St-Esprit Aerodrome—Small Airport
St-Louis-de-France Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathias Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport—Small Airport
ULM Québec Aerodrome—Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Comptoir Postal

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Enfant-Jésus

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel

What is the population of Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel?

Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel has a population of 1,581 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 3,016 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.1% female and 51% male.

Is Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $43,600, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $130,000 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel?

Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.1 inches, with 14.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel?

The job market in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $581. There are 49 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 13.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel?

The median home value in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel is $130,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $604. The homeownership rate is 37.0%.

How are the schools in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel?

1.9% of adults in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.0% have completed high school. 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel?

The average commute in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 78.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 13.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel is 97.8% White. 1.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 95.9% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Sorel-Tracy, QC 35,165 pop · 0.9 mi Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola, QC 2,048 pop · 1.4 mi Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel, QC 2,731 pop · 3.3 mi Berthierville, QC 4,386 pop · 3.6 mi Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier, QC 2,253 pop · 4.7 mi Lanoraie, QC 5,134 pop · 6.8 mi Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel, QC 2,457 pop · 7.0 mi Saint-Joseph, QC 2,576 pop · 7.4 mi Saint-Robert, QC 1,813 pop · 8.1 mi Saint-Cuthbert, QC 1,821 pop · 8.4 mi Saint-Barthélemy, QC 2,087 pop · 10.1 mi Saint-Thomas, QC 3,496 pop · 10.6 mi Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu, QC 2,573 pop · 10.8 mi Yamaska, QC 1,736 pop · 10.8 mi
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