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Saint-Modeste, QC

Quebec

Saint-Modeste is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,180. Residents earn $90,000 per year, which is 20% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,180 Population 28/sq mi density
$90,000 Median Income $43,600 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$548 Median Rent 4.6% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 261 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
$90,000 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $548/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $90,000
20% higher than US avg
Home Value $180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.7%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $548
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.2%
156% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,180
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$43,600
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty6.9%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$548
Ownership87.8%
Housing Units450
Rent Burden4.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain41.4 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation472 ft (144 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+17.5%
Graduate+1.7%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Saint-Modeste a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Modeste receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Modeste offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Modeste is $90,000, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 9.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Modeste is $180,000, 36% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $548 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 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

5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Modeste has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches, including 19.6 inches of snow.

Saint-Modeste has a population of 1,180 with a density of 28 people per square mile, spread across 42.4 square miles. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47% female and 53% male. The city is predominantly White (99.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.4% of residents, while 98.7% speak Spanish.

Population

1,180
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
42.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53%
Female 47%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Modeste vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.4%
99% below US avg
Spanish 98.7%
637% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Modeste vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Modeste is $90,000, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,600 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $838, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 37 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 10.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Modeste vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,000
20% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,600
Avg Weekly Wage$838

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.2%
156% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)37

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.1 min
Drive Alone93.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Modeste is $180,000, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $548 (53% below the national average of $1,163). 87.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 450 total housing units in the city. 4.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,000
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$548
53% below US avg
Rent Burden4.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.8%
Owner-Occupied87.8%
Renter-Occupied10.0%
Housing Units450

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-Modeste receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Modeste 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-Modeste has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.4 inches. The area receives 19.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average37.1°F
31% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Area42.4 sq mi (109.7 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates47.8325°N, 69.4034°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 19.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Mar 6, 2005 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.9 26 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 42 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 49 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 48 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 132 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 53 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 42 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 66 km
Jul 14, 2006 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine M3.9 119 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 100 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 84 km
Jun 16, 2011 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada M3.8 52 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 112 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 80 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 100 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 74 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 35 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 33 km
Dec 1, 1993 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada M3.5 60 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 3.3 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
October 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 3.4 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 3.8 in

Saint-Modeste has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 8°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.8").

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5.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 83% below the national average of 33.7%. 17.5% have completed high school. 1.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 93.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.7%
83% below US avg
High School+17.5%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density28/sq mi
Total Area42.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.1 min
Drive Alone93.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Radio Stations near Saint-Modeste

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIBM-FM 107.1 "FM107" Riviere-du-Loup, QC (128 kbps MP3) contemporary hit radio, top 40 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Modeste

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien palais du justice de L'Isle-Verte
École de l'Anse
Maison Louis-Bertrand
Musée du Bas-Saint-Laurent

Libraries in Saint-Modeste

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Françoise-Bédard0.0
Bibliothèque municipale et CACI0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Françoise-Bédard0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Modeste

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché public Lafontaine

Cafes in Saint-Modeste

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Denis-Longchamps (Halte de la station)

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Modeste

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Centre de plein air familiale Richelieu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Grand-Fonds 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Saint-Modeste

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rivière-du-Loup AirportYRIMedium Airport
Estcourt Airport-Small Airport
Grandes-Bergeronnes Airport-Small Airport
Les Escoumins Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Saint-Modeste

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre De Santé Corps & Ame

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Modeste

What is the population of Saint-Modeste?

Saint-Modeste has a population of 1,180 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 42.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.6 years. The population is 47% female and 53% male.

Is Saint-Modeste expensive to live in?

The median household income is $90,000, 20% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,000 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $548 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Modeste safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Modeste?

Saint-Modeste has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.4 inches, with 19.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Modeste?

The job market in Saint-Modeste faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $838. There are 37 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 10.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Modeste?

The median home value in Saint-Modeste is $180,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $548. The homeownership rate is 87.8%.

How are the schools in Saint-Modeste?

5.7% of adults in Saint-Modeste hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.5% have completed high school. 1.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Modeste?

The average commute in Saint-Modeste is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 93.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Modeste?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Modeste is 99.1% White. 0.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 98.7% speak Spanish.

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