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Saint-Lucien, QC

Quebec

Saint-Lucien is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,801. Residents earn $68,000 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,801 Population 42/sq mi density
$68,000 Median Income $40,160 per capita
$190,000 Home Value
$500 Median Rent 8.1% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,000 home value, $500/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $68,000
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $190,000
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $500
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.6%
56% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.6%
2% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,801
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density42/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$40,160
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty12.6%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,000
Rent$500
Ownership90.6%
Housing Units800
Rent Burden8.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation341 ft (104 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+18.9%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Saint-Lucien a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Lucien 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-Lucien offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Lucien is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Lucien is $190,000, 33% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $500 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x 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

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Lucien has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 15.2 inches of snow.

Saint-Lucien has a population of 1,801 with a density of 42 people per square mile, spread across 42.9 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.1% female and 53.9% male. The city is predominantly White (99.4%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.8% of residents, while 98.1% speak Spanish.

Population

1,801
Total Population
42
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
42.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Lucien vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.8%
99% below US avg
Spanish 98.1%
632% above US avg
Other Languages 1.1%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Lucien vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Lucien is $68,000, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,160. The average weekly wage is $772, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 56 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 10.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Lucien vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,000
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,160
Avg Weekly Wage$772

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.6%
2% above US avg
Establishments (County)56

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.9 min
Drive Alone93.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Lucien is $190,000, 33% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $500 (57% below the national average of $1,163). 90.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 800 total housing units in the city. 8.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$190,000
33% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$500
57% below US avg
Rent Burden8.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.6%
Owner-Occupied90.6%
Renter-Occupied8.8%
Housing Units800

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-Lucien receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Lucien 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-Lucien has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area42.9 sq mi (111.0 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates45.8750°N, 72.2688°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 15.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 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 M4.8 122 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 79 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 94 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 123 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 146 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 42 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 86 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 13 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 101 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 143 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 98 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 94 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 128 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 103 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 40 km
May 11, 2006 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada M3.0 52 km
May 31, 2007 35 km WNW of Sainte-Thècle, Canada M3.0 133 km
Mar 29, 2020 3 km W of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.0 98 km
Apr 20, 2015 45 km N of Mandeville, Canada M2.9 126 km
Nov 9, 2009 southern Quebec, Canada M2.9 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 2.6 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.4 in

Saint-Lucien has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 11°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.3").

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6.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 81% below the national average of 33.7%. 18.9% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 93.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+18.9%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density42/sq mi
Total Area42.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.9 min
Drive Alone93.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.8%

Radio Stations near Saint-Lucien

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFDA "Plaisir101.9" Victoriaville, QC adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
CKOB "FM 106.9 Mauricie" Trois-Rivieres, QC news, talk MP3
CKYQ "Hit Country 95.7 Centre-du-Quebec" Plessisville, QC country, francophone country MP3 96 kbps
CKBN "Via 90.5" Saint-Gregoire, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CHOC 88.7 classic hits, folk MP3 192 kbps
CKOY "107.7 FM Estrie" Sherbrooke, QC news, talk MP3
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Estrie) Sherbrooke, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Estrie) Sherbrooke, QC radio publique AAC 48 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-Lucien

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Interpretation de l'Ardoise
Musée Autos Anciennes
Musée national de la photographie

Libraries in Saint-Lucien

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Saint-Samuel0.0
Bibliothèque Hélène-P.-Hébert0.0
Bibliothèque Joseph-Charles-Saint-Amant0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Léonard-d'Aston0.0
Centre communautaire Saint-Charles - Pavillon Jean-Coutu0.0
Édifice Francine Ruest-Jutras0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Lucien

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché champêtre de Melbourne
Marché Public de Drummodnville

Gas Stations in Saint-Lucien

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petro Gaz

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Lucien

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Les Sentiers d'à Côté 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bromont Montagne d'Expérience 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Orford 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Saint-Lucien

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Sherbrooke AirportYSCMedium Airport
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Farnham Airport—Small Airport
Lac à la Perchaude Airport—Small Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)—Small Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue Airport—Small Airport
Louiseville Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Ferdinand Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
St-Louis-de-France Airport—Small Airport
Valcourt Airport—Small Airport
Victoriaville Airport—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Lucien

What is the population of Saint-Lucien?

Saint-Lucien has a population of 1,801 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 42.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.1% female and 53.9% male.

Is Saint-Lucien expensive to live in?

The median household income is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $190,000 (33% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $500 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Lucien safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Lucien?

Saint-Lucien has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches, with 15.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Lucien?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Lucien is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $772. There are 56 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 10.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Lucien?

The median home value in Saint-Lucien is $190,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $500. The homeownership rate is 90.6%.

How are the schools in Saint-Lucien?

6.3% of adults in Saint-Lucien hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.9% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Lucien?

The average commute in Saint-Lucien is 28 minutes. 93.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Lucien?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Lucien is 99.4% White. 0.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 98.1% speak Spanish.

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