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Saint-Noël, QC

Quebec

Saint-Noël is a small town in Quebec with a population of 392. Residents earn $46,400 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
392 Population 22/sq mi density
$46,400 Median Income $40,000 per capita
$75,000 Home Value
$448 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$46,400 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $448/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,400
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $75,000
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.5%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $448
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.0%
39% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 23.2%
87% higher than US avg

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

People

Population392
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,400
Per Capita$40,000
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty23.2%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$448
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units195
Rent Burden0.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation686 ft (209 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+22.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Saint-Noël a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Noël is $46,400, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 23.2% 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-Noël is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $448 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Noël has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 262 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 18.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Saint-Noël has a population of 392 with a density of 22 people per square mile, spread across 17.7 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.4% female and 52.6% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0% of residents, while 100% speak Spanish. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

392
Total Population
22
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
17.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Noël vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Noël vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Noël is $46,400, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,000. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 8.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Noël vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,400
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above US avg
Poverty Rate23.2%
87% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.9 min
Drive Alone91.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Noël is $75,000, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $448 (61% below the national average of $1,163). There are 195 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 1.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,000
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$448
61% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.4%
Renter-Occupied25.6%
Housing Units195

Property Tax

In Saint-Noël, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Saint-Noël 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

Saint-Noël has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 262 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 40.9 inches. The area receives 18.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average35.7°F
34% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.9 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall18.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area17.7 sq mi (45.8 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates48.5834°N, 67.8358°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 20°F (-7°C) 2.8 in
April 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 40°F (5°C) 4.0 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 3.7 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 3.5 in

Saint-Noël has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F — from 7°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.6").

4.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 87% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 91.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.5%
87% below US avg
High School+22.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density22/sq mi
Total Area17.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.9 min
Drive Alone91.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.8%

Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Noël

What is the population of Saint-Noël?

Saint-Noël has a population of 392 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 17.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.4% female and 52.6% male.

Is Saint-Noël expensive to live in?

Saint-Noël is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $46,400, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $75,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $448 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Saint-Noël?

Saint-Noël 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 62°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches, with 18.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Saint-Noël?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Noël is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 8.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Noël?

The median home value in Saint-Noël is $75,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $448.

How are the schools in Saint-Noël?

4.5% of adults in Saint-Noël hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Saint-Noël?

The obesity rate in Saint-Noël is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Saint-Noël?

The average commute in Saint-Noël is 29 minutes. 91.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 8.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Noël?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Noël is 100% White. 0% of residents speak only English at home, while 100% speak Spanish. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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