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Saint-Moïse, QC

Quebec

Saint-Moïse is a small town in Quebec with a population of 542. Residents earn $52,400 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
542 Population 13/sq mi density
$52,400 Median Income $33,800 per capita
$80,000 Home Value
$452 Median Rent 7.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$52,400 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $452/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,400
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.6%
89% lower than US avg
Median Rent $452
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

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

People

Population542
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,400
Per Capita$33,800
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty18.4%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$452
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units270
Rent Burden7.4%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation814 ft (248 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+21.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Saint-Moïse a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Moïse receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Saint-Moïse offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Moïse is $52,400, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Moïse is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $452 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Saint-Moïse has a population of 542 with a density of 13 people per square mile. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

542
Total Population
13
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
42.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Moïse vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish99.1%
639% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Moïse vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Moïse is $52,400, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Saint-Moïse vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,400
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.7 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Moïse is $80,000, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $452 (61% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$452
61% below US avg
Rent Burden7.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.6%
Renter-Occupied20.4%
Housing Units270

Property Tax

In Saint-Moïse, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.6%
89% below US avg
High School+21.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density13/sq mi
Total Area42.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.7 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.6%

Nearby Cities

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