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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.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /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
36°F Avg Temperature 267 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Ownership76.7%
Housing Units1,265
Rent Burden11.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain38.3 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation1,211 ft (369 m)

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 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. 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.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Saint-Michel-des-Saints has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 267 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches, including 15.0 inches of snow.

Saint-Michel-des-Saints has a population of 2,496 with a density of 13 people per square mile, spread across 190.7 square miles. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.5% female and 53.5% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1.4% of residents, while 96.2% speak Spanish.

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 Only 1.4%
98% below US avg
Spanish 96.2%
618% above US avg
Other Languages 2.4%

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. Per capita income is $39,880. The average weekly wage is $767, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 77 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 17.2% of workers work from home.

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
Avg Weekly Wage$767

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.2%
39% above US avg
Establishments (County)77

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $556 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 76.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,265 total housing units in the city. 11.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

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

Homeownership76.7%
Owner-Occupied76.7%
Renter-Occupied23.7%
Housing Units1,265

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-Michel-des-Saints receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Michel-des-Saints 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-Michel-des-Saints has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 267 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 38.3 inches. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,211 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average36.4°F
33% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 15.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 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 M5.4 149 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 130 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 86 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 136 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 130 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 87 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 97 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 148 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 97 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 125 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 114 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 105 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 127 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 114 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 77 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 86 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 85 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 129 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 8°F (-13°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 20°F (-7°C) 2.3 in
April 35°F (1°C) 2.4 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
June 58°F (15°C) 4.3 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
October 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 3.2 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 2.7 in

Saint-Michel-des-Saints has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 5°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.1").

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5.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 84% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.5% have completed high school. 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 85.9% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density13/sq mi
Total Area190.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Saint-Michel-des-Saints

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Saint-Jean-Baptiste — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Michel-des-Saints

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Saint-Michel-des-Saints

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Du Lac Taureau
CanadAventure
Gîte du Lac Taureau

Clinics in Saint-Michel-des-Saints

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CLSC Carrefour de La Sante Et Des Serv Sociaux de Matawinie

Gas Stations in Saint-Michel-des-Saints

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Harnois
Harnois
Ultramar

Banks in Saint-Michel-des-Saints

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Golf Courses in Saint-Michel-des-Saints

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf Saint-Michel-Des-Saints

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Michel-des-Saints

12 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Belle Neige 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Vallée Bleue 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Montcalm 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Blanc 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Tremblant Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Zone Telemark Montagne Noir 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Centre d’excellence acrobatique de Val Saint-Côme 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Station touristique Val Saint-Côme 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski La Réserve 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Piste de Glisse 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Garceau 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Saint-Michel-des-Saints

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Joliette Airport—Small Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette Airport—Small Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Donat Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Michel-des-Saints Aerodrome—Small Airport
ULM Québec Aerodrome—Small Airport
Val Morin Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Michel-des-Saints

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Saint-Michel-des-Saints

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Michel-des-Saints

What is the population of Saint-Michel-des-Saints?

Saint-Michel-des-Saints has a population of 2,496 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 190.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.5% female and 53.5% male.

Is Saint-Michel-des-Saints expensive to live in?

The median household income is $58,400, 22% 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 $556 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Michel-des-Saints safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Michel-des-Saints?

Saint-Michel-des-Saints has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches, with 15.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Michel-des-Saints?

The job market in Saint-Michel-des-Saints faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $767. There are 77 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 17.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Michel-des-Saints?

The median home value in Saint-Michel-des-Saints is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $556. The homeownership rate is 76.7%.

How are the schools in Saint-Michel-des-Saints?

5.5% of adults in Saint-Michel-des-Saints hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.5% have completed high school. 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Michel-des-Saints?

The average commute in Saint-Michel-des-Saints is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 85.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 17.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Michel-des-Saints?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Michel-des-Saints is 100% White. 1.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 96.2% speak Spanish.

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