Saint-Michel-des-Saints, QC

Quebec

Saint-Michel-des-Saints is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,496. Residents earn $58,400 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,496 Population 13/sq mi density
$58,400 Median Income $39,880 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$556 Median Rent 11.1% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$58,400 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $556/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,400
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.5%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $556
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.0%
150% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.2%
39% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,496
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,400
Per Capita$39,880
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty17.2%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$556
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,265
Rent Burden11.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,211 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+22.5%
Graduate+0.7%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Saint-Michel-des-Saints a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Michel-des-Saints receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Saint-Michel-des-Saints has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Michel-des-Saints is $58,400, 22% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Michel-des-Saints is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $556 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.5% have completed high school.

Saint-Michel-des-Saints has a population of 2,496 with a density of 13 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

2,496
Total Population
2021 Census
13
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
190.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Michel-des-Saints vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.4%
98% below US avg
Spanish96.2%
618% above US avg
Other Languages2.4%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Michel-des-Saints vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Michel-des-Saints is $58,400, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Saint-Michel-des-Saints vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,400
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,880

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.2%
39% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone85.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Michel-des-Saints is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $556 (52% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$556
52% below US avg
Rent Burden11.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.7%
Renter-Occupied23.7%
Housing Units1,265

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Saint-Michel-des-Saints vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Saint-Michel-des-Saints vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,211 ft (369 m)
Area190.7 sq mi (493.9 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates46.6770°N, 73.9188°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.5%
84% below US avg
High School+22.5%
Graduate Degree+0.7%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density13/sq mi
Total Area190.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone85.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.2%

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