Saint-Michel, QC

Quebec

Saint-Michel is a small town in Quebec with a population of 3,521. Residents earn $101,000 per year, which is 34% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,521 Population 153/sq mi density
$101,000 Median Income $53,850 per capita
$360,000 Home Value
$830 Median Rent 10.7% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$101,000 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$360,000 home value, $830/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $101,000
34% higher than US avg
Home Value $360,000
28% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $830
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.5%
56% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,521
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density153/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,000
Per Capita$53,850
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty5.5%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$360,000
Rent$830
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,260
Rent Burden10.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation128 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+22.2%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Saint-Michel a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Michel receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Saint-Michel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Michel is $101,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Saint-Michel among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Michel is $360,000, 28% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.2% have completed high school.

Saint-Michel has a population of 3,521 with a density of 153 people per square mile. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

3,521
Total Population
2021 Census
153
People / sq mi
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
23.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Michel vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.6%
98% below US avg
Spanish92.9%
593% above US avg
Other Languages5.5%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Michel vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Michel is $101,000, which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Saint-Michel vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$101,000
34% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,850

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.5%
56% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone90.7%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Michel is $360,000, 28% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $830 (29% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$360,000
28% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$830
29% below US avg
Rent Burden10.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.1%
Renter-Occupied15.5%
Housing Units1,260

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area23.1 sq mi (59.8 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates45.5676°N, 73.6217°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.8%
77% below US avg
High School+22.2%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density153/sq mi
Total Area23.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone90.7%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.2%

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