Sign In Register

Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester, QC

Quebec

Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester is a small town in Quebec with a population of 338. Residents earn $65,500 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
338 Population 17/sq mi density
$65,500 Median Income $37,200 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$65,500 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Discover Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester, QC

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile
Median Income $65,500
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.5%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.3%
75% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.4%
0% lower than US avg

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

People

Population338
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,500
Per Capita$37,200
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty12.4%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$647
Ownership100.0%
Housing Units145
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain47.8 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation1,637 ft (499 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+20.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester is $100,000, 65% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 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.

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%. 20.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches, including 20.6 inches of snow.

Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester has a population of 338 with a density of 17 people per square mile, spread across 19.9 square miles. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.3% female and 53.7% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1.5% of residents, while 98.5% speak Spanish.

Population

338
Total Population
17
People / sq mi
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
19.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.5%
98% below US avg
Spanish 98.5%
635% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester is $65,500, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,200. The average weekly wage is $715, 50% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 10 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes. 30.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,500
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,200
Avg Weekly Wage$715

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.4%
0% below US avg
Establishments (County)10

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.4 min
Drive Alone91.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester is $100,000, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 100.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 145 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership100.0%
Owner-Occupied100.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units145

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-Nazaire-de-Dorchester receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester 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
View full crime details →
Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,637 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average36.3°F
33% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,637 ft (499 m)
Area19.9 sq mi (51.6 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates46.5526°N, 70.6618°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 20.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 137 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 63 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 145 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 147 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 113 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 145 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 135 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 123 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 76 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 87 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 103 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 83 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 140 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 112 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 97 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 143 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 74 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 25 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 51 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 3.1 in
April 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
October 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 4.1 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 3.9 in

Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 7°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.9").

View full weather details →
5.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 84% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 91.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.5%
84% below US avg
High School+20.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density17/sq mi
Total Area19.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.4 min
Drive Alone91.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.4%

Radio Stations near Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHOX-FM 97.5 La Pocatiere, QC adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
CoolFM Beauce classic rock MP3 128 kbps
CHJM "Mix 99.7" Saint-Georges, QC contemporary hits, top 40 MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de l'ange0.0
Bibliothèque J.-A.-Kirouac0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sainte-Claire0.0

Breweries in Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Frampton Brasse - Ferme brassicole

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Centre de ski Saint-Georges 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Club ski Beauce 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Centre de Ski Le Relais 0.0 — — $0 — — —
A venir 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont-Sainte-Anne 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Saint-Georges Airport—Medium Airport
Grosse-Île Airport—Small Airport
Île Sainte-Marguerite Airport—Small Airport
Île-aux-Grues Airport—Small Airport
Lambton Airport—Small Airport
Montmagny Airport—Small Airport
Pintendre Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Cyprien Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Victor-de-Beauce Airport—Small Airport
St-Anselme Airport—Small Airport
St-Frédéric Airport—Small Airport
St-Lambert-De-Lauzon Airport—Small Airport
Thetford Mines Airport—Small Airport

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester

What is the population of Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester?

Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester has a population of 338 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 19.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.3% female and 53.7% male.

Is Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,000 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester?

Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.8 inches, with 20.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester is 6.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $715. There are 10 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 30.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester?

The median home value in Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester is $100,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 100.0%.

How are the schools in Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester?

5.5% of adults in Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester?

The average commute in Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 91.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 30.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester is 100% White. 1.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 98.5% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Saint-Damien-de-Buckland, QC 1,893 pop · 5.0 mi Saint-Malachie, QC 1,667 pop · 5.2 mi Saint-Léon-de-Standon, QC 1,042 pop · 5.5 mi Frampton, QC 1,309 pop · 9.3 mi Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse, QC 1,332 pop · 9.8 mi Sainte-Claire, QC 3,526 pop · 10.1 mi Lac-Etchemin, QC 4,028 pop · 12.9 mi Sainte-Marguerite, QC 1,175 pop · 13.4 mi Saint-Odilon-de-Cranbourne, QC 1,407 pop · 13.5 mi Armagh, QC 1,439 pop · 13.7 mi Saints-Anges, QC 1,239 pop · 13.8 mi Sainte-Hénédine, QC 1,440 pop · 15.3 mi Saint-Gervais, QC 2,138 pop · 15.5 mi Saint-Anselme, QC 4,047 pop · 15.7 mi
Compare Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester with another city: