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Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

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

Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,600
42% below
$30,200 per capita
Home Value
$130,000
54% below
Median Rent
$604/mo
48% below
18.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
95% below
27.0% high school+
Unemployment
17.0%
372% above
29.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
265 sunny days/yr

How Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
46%
Rent
52%
Poverty
235%
Bachelor's
5%
Unemployment
472%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

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

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel residents earn a median household income of $43,600 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,200. The unemployment rate stands at 17.0% (372% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 49 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel is $130,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $604/month, with 18.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

1.9% of adults in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below the national average). 27.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel has 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. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

D
Median Income$43,600
Per Capita$30,200
Unemployment17.0%
Poverty29.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$581

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
Sunny Days265/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation52 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute22 min