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Saint-Lazare, QC

Quebec · Montreal Metro

Saint-Lazare is a small city in Quebec with a population of 22,354. Residents earn $123,000 per year, which is 64% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
22,354 Population 866/sq mi density
$123,000 Median Income $62,600 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,010 Median Rent 13.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 230 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$123,000 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,010/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $123,000
64% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.7%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,010
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.1%
69% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

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

People

Population22,354
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density866/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A
Median Income$123,000
Per Capita$62,600
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty4.2%
Commute31 min

Housing

A
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,010
Ownership92.7%
Housing Units7,750
Rent Burden13.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain49.3 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+23.5%
Graduate+6.7%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Saint-Lazare a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Lazare is $123,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 64% above $75,149. This places Saint-Lazare among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Lazare is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Lazare experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches, including 70.0 inches of snow.

Saint-Lazare has a population of 22,354 with a density of 866 people per square mile, spread across 25.8 square miles. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.2% female and 49.8% male. The city is predominantly White (89.2%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 2.3% Black, 5.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 36.7% of residents, while 46.9% speak Spanish.

Population

22,354
Total Population
2021 Census
866
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
25.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Lazare vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 36.7%
53% below US avg
Spanish 46.9%
250% above US avg
Other Languages 16.4%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Lazare vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Lazare is $123,000, which is 64% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,600 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,204, 16% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 693 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 44.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Lazare vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$123,000
64% above US avg
Per Capita Income$62,600
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg
Establishments (County)693

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.1 min
Drive Alone88.2%
Public Transit2.1%
Work from Home44.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Lazare is $500,000, 77% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,010 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 92.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 7,750 total housing units in the city. 13.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$500,000
77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,010
13% below US avg
Rent Burden13.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership92.7%
Owner-Occupied92.7%
Renter-Occupied7.2%
Housing Units7,750

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 receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Lazare 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 experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 70.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area25.8 sq mi (66.8 km²)
Population Density866/sq mi
Coordinates45.4001°N, 74.1326°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 70.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

179 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 117 km
Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 105 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 70 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 24 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 52 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 68 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 70 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 70 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 109 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 87 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 78 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 131 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 16 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 40 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 89 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 96 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 31 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 56 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 26 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 3.0 in
February 15°F (-9°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.1 in

Saint-Lazare has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.4").

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18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45% below the national average of 33.7%. 23.5% have completed high school. 6.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.2% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.1% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.7%
45% below US avg
High School+23.5%
Graduate Degree+6.7%
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density866/sq mi
Total Area25.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.1 min
Drive Alone88.2%
Public Transit2.1%
Work from Home44.3%

Schools in Saint-Lazare

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Forest Hill Senior — — — —
École à l'Orée-du-Bois — — — —
Birchwood elementary school — — — —
École des Étriers — — — —
École Auclair — — — —
Forest Hill Elementary School - Junior Campus — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Lazare

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFQR 600 canada, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
CFQR 600 Montreal, QC classic hits, news talk MP3 160 kbps
CJPB-FM 90.7 "La Voix de St-Lo" Saint-Laurent, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Lazare

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Battle of the Châteauguay National Historic Site
Greenwood Centre for Living History
Lyman Entomological Museum
Maison Félix-Leclerc
Maison Trestler
Manoir de Belle-Rivière
Montreal Aviation Museum
Moulin historique de Coteau-du-Lac
Musée Hudson
Musée Régional D'Argenteuil
Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Musée Yves-Abran
MUSO
Pointe-du-Buisson/Musée québécois d'archéologie

Libraries in Saint-Lazare

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotèque municipale de Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Adrienne-DeMontigny0.0
Bibliothèque Armand-Frappier0.0
Bibliothèque Armand-Frappier0.0
Bibliothèque de Deux-Montagnes0.0
Bibliothèque de Mirabel secteur Saint-Augustin0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Lazare0.0
Bibliothèque Gaby-Farmer-Denis0.0
Bibliothèque Guy Godin0.0
Bibliothèque Guy-Bélisle0.0
Bibliothèque Intermunicipale de Dorion-Vaudreuil0.0
Bibliothèque Jules-Fournier0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Uguay0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Les Coteaux0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Rigaud0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Lucie-Benoit0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Maxime-Raymond0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Terrasse-Vaudreuil0.0
Bibliothèque Myra-Cree0.0
Bibliothèque Pincourt0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Polycarpe0.0
War Memorial Library Hudson Heights0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Lazare

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Finnegan's Market
MAC Market
Marché champêtre de Coteau-du-Lac
Marché public de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
Marmite du Terroir
Saint-Anne's Market

Cafes in Saint-Lazare

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Délice et Café
Tim Hortons
Tompol le Café

Clinics in Saint-Lazare

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Médicentre

Dentists in Saint-Lazare

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Angélique Dentaire
Centre dentaire Saint-Lazare - Dr. Roseline Tétreault
Symbiose

Veterinaries in Saint-Lazare

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire Harwood
Hôpital Vétérinaire Saint-Lazare

Gas Stations in Saint-Lazare

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Sonic

Banks in Saint-Lazare

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins
National Bank

Shopping Malls in Saint-Lazare

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre d'achats Hudson
Promenades Hudson

Gyms in Saint-Lazare

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

H-OM Yoga Center
L'atelier - The Workshop

Golf Courses in Saint-Lazare

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf Saint-Lazare

Breweries in Saint-Lazare

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Wilsy
Microbrasserie Le Castor
Microbrasserie Maltéus
Microbrasserie Trois-Lacs

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Lazare

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Lazare

14 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Mont Rigaud 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bois Duvernay 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Glissade 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Habitant 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sommet Saint-Sauveur 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Morin Heights 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sommet Olympia 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Mont Gabriel 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Chantecler 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Mont Avalanche 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Belle Neige 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Vallée Bleue 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Montcalm 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Saint-Lazare

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Cornwall Regional AirportYCCMedium Airport
Massena International Airport Richards FieldMSSMedium Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Plattsburgh International AirportPBGMedium Airport
Alexandria Aerodrome—Small Airport
Hawkesbury (East) Airport—Small Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm Field—Small Airport
Hawkesbury Airport—Small Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza Airstrip—Small Airport
Joliette Airport—Small Airport
L'Assomption Airport—Small Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport—Small Airport
Lachute Airport—Small Airport
Lancaster Airpark—Small Airport
Long Sault Airstrip—Small Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette Airport—Small Airport
Malone Dufort Airport—Small Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) Airport—Small Airport
Maxville Airport—Small Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île Perrot—Small Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare Airport—Small Airport
Mountain View Airpark—Small Airport
Northway Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle Airport—Small Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)—Small Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie Aerodrome—Small Airport
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Aerodrome—Small Airport
St-Esprit Aerodrome—Small Airport
St-Jérôme Airport—Small Airport
St-Michel-de-Napierville Airport—Small Airport
Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee Airport—Small Airport
Val Morin Airstrip—Small Airport
Vasile Field—Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Lazare

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Saint-Lazare

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Lazare

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gurudwara Sahib
Paroisse Saint-Joseph-de-Soulanges

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Lazare

What is the population of Saint-Lazare?

Saint-Lazare has a population of 22,354 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 866 people per square mile, spread across 25.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.8 years. The population is 50.2% female and 49.8% male.

Is Saint-Lazare expensive to live in?

The median household income is $123,000, 64% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $500,000 (77% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Lazare safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Lazare?

Saint-Lazare has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.3 inches, with 70.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Lazare?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Lazare is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,204. There are 693 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 44.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Lazare?

The median home value in Saint-Lazare is $500,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,010. The homeownership rate is 92.7%.

How are the schools in Saint-Lazare?

18.7% of adults in Saint-Lazare hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.5% have completed high school. 6.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Lazare?

The average commute in Saint-Lazare is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.2% of workers drive alone to work, 2.1% use public transit, and 44.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Lazare?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Lazare is 89.2% White, 2.3% Black or African American, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.4% Asian. 36.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 46.9% speak Spanish.

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