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Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse, QC

Quebec

Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,332. Residents earn $69,500 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,332 Population 40/sq mi density
$69,500 Median Income $40,800 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$645 Median Rent 12.1% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 254 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $645/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $69,500
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.0%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $645
45% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.6%
56% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.8%
13% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,332
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,500
Per Capita$40,800
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty10.8%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$645
Ownership75.0%
Housing Units540
Rent Burden12.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation951 ft (290 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+21.0%
Graduate+1.0%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse is $69,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $645 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x 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

11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 254 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches, including 18.4 inches of snow.

Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse has a population of 1,332 with a density of 40 people per square mile, spread across 33.2 square miles. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.9% female and 51.7% male. The city is predominantly White (98.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.4% of residents, while 95.9% speak Spanish.

Population

1,332
Total Population
40
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
33.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.4%
100% below US avg
Spanish 95.9%
616% above US avg
Other Languages 3.8%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse is $69,500, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,800. The average weekly wage is $785, 45% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 41 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 22.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,500
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,800
Avg Weekly Wage$785

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.8%
13% below US avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.2 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $645 (45% below the national average of $1,163). 75.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 540 total housing units in the city. 12.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$645
45% below US avg
Rent Burden12.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.0%
Owner-Occupied75.0%
Renter-Occupied25.0%
Housing Units540

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-Lazare-de-Bellechasse receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse 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-Lazare-de-Bellechasse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average37.6°F
30% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Area33.2 sq mi (85.9 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates46.6549°N, 70.8052°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Mar 6, 2005 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.9 146 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 132 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 49 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 141 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 138 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 99 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 140 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 128 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 116 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 95 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 78 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 66 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 75 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 105 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 136 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 91 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 139 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 65 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 17 km
Dec 1, 1993 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada M3.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 2.7 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
October 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 3.9 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 3.4 in

Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 8°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67% below the national average of 33.7%. 21.0% have completed high school. 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 86.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.0%
67% below US avg
High School+21.0%
Graduate Degree+1.0%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density40/sq mi
Total Area33.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.2 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.7%

Schools in Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École du Tremplin
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Radio Stations near Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (320K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 320 kbps
FM93 Québec family MP3
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Québec City, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première Quebec City, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Choi Radio X 98,1 talk MP3 64 kbps
CBC Radio One - Quebec City, QC (MP3) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJMD 96.9 Levis, QC hip hop, radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (128K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 128 kbps
CKIA 88.3 "Radio Urbaine" Quebec City, QC radio communautaire MP3 192 kbps
CHOX-FM 97.5 La Pocatiere, QC adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
ckrl radio ckrl MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Parc Maritime St-Laurent

Libraries in Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de l'ange0.0
Bibliothèque Honorius-Provost0.0
Bibliothèque J.-A.-Kirouac0.0
Bibliothèque Jacques-Labrie0.0
Bibliothèque Laurent-Caron0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sainte-Claire0.0

Gas Stations in Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Breweries in Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Frampton Brasse - Ferme brassicole

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Centre de ski Saint-Georges 0.0 $0
Club ski Beauce 0.0 $0
Centre de Ski Le Relais 0.0 $0
A venir 0.0 $0
Station de ski du Mont Stoneham 0.0 $0
Mont-Sainte-Anne 0.0 $0
Le Massif 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Saint-Georges AirportMedium Airport
Grosse-Île AirportSmall Airport
Île aux Coudres AirportSmall Airport
Île Sainte-Marguerite AirportSmall Airport
Île-aux-Grues AirportSmall Airport
Montmagny AirportSmall Airport
Pintendre AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Cyprien AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Ferdinand AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Victor-de-Beauce AirportSmall Airport
St-Anselme AirportSmall Airport
St-Frédéric AirportSmall Airport
St-Lambert-De-Lauzon AirportSmall Airport
Thetford Mines AirportSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse

What is the population of Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse?

Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse has a population of 1,332 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 33.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.9% female and 51.7% male.

Is Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse expensive to live in?

The median household income is $69,500, 8% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $645 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse?

Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.2 inches, with 18.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $785. There are 41 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 22.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse?

The median home value in Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $645. The homeownership rate is 75.0%.

How are the schools in Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse?

11.0% of adults in Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.0% have completed high school. 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse?

The average commute in Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 86.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 22.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse is 98.8% White. 0.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 95.9% speak Spanish.

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