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Saint-Léon-le-Grand, QC

Quebec

Saint-Léon-le-Grand is a small town in Quebec with a population of 863. Residents earn $68,500 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
863 Population 30/sq mi density
$68,500 Median Income $34,200 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$364 Median Rent 5.9% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $364/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $68,500
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.7%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $364
69% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.3%
47% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.2%
10% lower than US avg

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

People

Population863
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,500
Per Capita$34,200
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty11.2%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$364
Ownership82.7%
Housing Units375
Rent Burden5.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+33.8%
Graduate+1.4%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Saint-Léon-le-Grand a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Léon-le-Grand receives an overall livability score of 3.1 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-Léon-le-Grand offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Léon-le-Grand is $68,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.2% 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-Léon-le-Grand is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $364 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x 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

4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Léon-le-Grand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 14.2 inches of snow.

Saint-Léon-le-Grand has a population of 863 with a density of 30 people per square mile, spread across 29.3 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.8% female and 52.6% male. The city is predominantly White (98.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0% of residents, while 98.8% speak Spanish.

Population

863
Total Population
30
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
29.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Léon-le-Grand vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish 98.8%
638% above US avg
Other Languages 1.2%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Léon-le-Grand vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Léon-le-Grand is $68,500, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,200 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $658, 54% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 27 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 28.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Léon-le-Grand vs U.S.

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Income

Median HH Income$68,500
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,200
Avg Weekly Wage$658

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.2%
10% below US avg
Establishments (County)27

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.9 min
Drive Alone84.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Léon-le-Grand is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $364 (69% below the national average of $1,163). 82.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 375 total housing units in the city. 5.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$364
69% below US avg
Rent Burden5.9%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.7%
Owner-Occupied82.7%
Renter-Occupied18.7%
Housing Units375

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-Léon-le-Grand receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Léon-le-Grand 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-Léon-le-Grand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.9 inches. The area receives 14.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area29.3 sq mi (76.0 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates46.3135°N, 72.9350°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 14.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 129 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 121 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 145 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 144 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 119 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 120 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 67 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 149 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 146 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 33 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 142 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 133 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 132 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 49 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 139 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 140 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km S of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.6 142 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 103 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 60 km
Feb 28, 2010 5 km NNW of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.4 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.1 in

Saint-Léon-le-Grand has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").

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4.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 86% below the national average of 33.7%. 33.8% have completed high school. 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 84.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.7%
86% below US avg
High School+33.8%
Graduate Degree+1.4%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density30/sq mi
Total Area29.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.9 min
Drive Alone84.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.6%

Schools in Saint-Léon-le-Grand

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École St-Léon — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Léon-le-Grand

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKOB "FM 106.9 Mauricie" Trois-Rivieres, QC news, talk MP3
CFNJ misc AAC+ 80 kbps
CKBN "Via 90.5" Saint-Gregoire, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
Viva 105,3 Drummondville drummondville, francophone MP3 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Rythme 100,1 Mauricie adult pop MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Saint-Léon-le-Grand

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Garage de la Culture
Moulin seigneurial de Pointe-du-Lac
Musée des Abénakis

Libraries in Saint-Léon-le-Grand

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BIBLIO Notre-Dame-De-Pierreville0.0
Bibliothèque Bruno-Sigmen0.0
Bibliothèque de Baie-du-Febvre0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Etienne-des-Grès0.0
Bibliothèque Denise-L.-Noël0.0
Bibliothèque Fabien-LaRochelle0.0
Bibliothèque Réjean Ducharme0.0
Louiseville Bibliotheque0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Léon-le-Grand

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché public de Shawinigan
Une Faim de Loup

Breweries in Saint-Léon-le-Grand

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Dépareillée
Microbrasserie Nouvelle France

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Léon-le-Grand

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Saint-Léon-le-Grand

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Drummondville 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
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe 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-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport—Small Airport
ULM Québec Aerodrome—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Léon-le-Grand

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Léon-le-Grand

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Léon-le-Grand

What is the population of Saint-Léon-le-Grand?

Saint-Léon-le-Grand has a population of 863 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 29.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.8% female and 52.6% male.

Is Saint-Léon-le-Grand expensive to live in?

The median household income is $68,500, 9% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $364 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Léon-le-Grand safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Léon-le-Grand?

Saint-Léon-le-Grand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches, with 14.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Léon-le-Grand?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Léon-le-Grand is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $658. There are 27 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 28.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Léon-le-Grand?

The median home value in Saint-Léon-le-Grand is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $364. The homeownership rate is 82.7%.

How are the schools in Saint-Léon-le-Grand?

4.7% of adults in Saint-Léon-le-Grand hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.8% have completed high school. 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Léon-le-Grand?

The average commute in Saint-Léon-le-Grand is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 84.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 28.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Léon-le-Grand?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Léon-le-Grand is 98.2% White. 0% of residents speak only English at home, while 98.8% speak Spanish.

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