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Saint-Ours, QC

Quebec · Montreal Metro

Saint-Ours is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,723. Residents earn $76,000 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,723 Population 75/sq mi density
$76,000 Median Income $48,880 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$596 Median Rent 9.4% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$76,000 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $596/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,000
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.2%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $596
49% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.3%
47% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.0%
11% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,723
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,000
Per Capita$48,880
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty11.0%
Commute33 min

Housing

A
Home Value$300,000
Rent$596
Ownership84.4%
Housing Units800
Rent Burden9.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+22.8%
Graduate+2.4%

Community

Commute33 min

Is Saint-Ours a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Ours is $76,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Ours is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $596 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Ours has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches, including 14.7 inches of snow.

Saint-Ours has a population of 1,723 with a density of 75 people per square mile, spread across 22.9 square miles. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.4% female and 51.6% male. The city is predominantly White (98.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1.5% of residents, while 95.7% speak Spanish.

Population

1,723
Total Population
75
People / sq mi
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
22.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Ours vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.5%
98% below US avg
Spanish 95.7%
614% above US avg
Other Languages 2.9%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Ours vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Ours is $76,000, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,880 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $940, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 53 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 25.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Ours vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,000
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,880
Avg Weekly Wage$940

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below US avg
Establishments (County)53

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.3 min
Drive Alone89.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Ours is $300,000, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $596 (49% below the national average of $1,163). 84.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 800 total housing units in the city. 9.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$596
49% below US avg
Rent Burden9.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.4%
Owner-Occupied84.4%
Renter-Occupied15.6%
Housing Units800

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-Ours receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Ours 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-Ours has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.8 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area22.9 sq mi (59.2 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates45.8880°N, 73.1503°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 14.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 100 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 106 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 99 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 91 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 147 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 144 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 133 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 17 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 103 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 112 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 114 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 31 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 35 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 108 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 83 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 126 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 93 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 117 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 112 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.5 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.3 in

Saint-Ours has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.4").

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9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.8% have completed high school. 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.2%
73% below US avg
High School+22.8%
Graduate Degree+2.4%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density75/sq mi
Total Area22.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.3 min
Drive Alone89.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.0%

Schools in Saint-Ours

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Pierre-de-Saint-Ours
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Radio Stations near Saint-Ours

29 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ICI Radio-Canada Première Montréal news, talk AAC 128 kbps
CJAD 800 local news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première - Montréal, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CHMP 985 FM talk MP3
BPM sports 91.9 sports MP3 64 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Montréal, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
PunkRockRadio.ca post-punk, punk MP3 192 kbps
CKLX-FM 91.9 "BPM Sports" Montreal, QC bpm sports, sports AAC 48 kbps
CFNV "AM 940" Montreal, QC classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
CFNJ misc AAC+ 80 kbps
CBC Radio One - Montreal, QC (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
ICI Musique - Montréal AAC 48 kbps
J-Pop Powerplay Kawaii japanese, japanese idols MP3 128 kbps
J-Pop Powerplay Kawaii (http) idol, japanese MP3 128 kbps
Techno.FM techno MP3 320 kbps
CIRA-FM 91.3 "Radio Ville Marie", Montreal, QC catholic, religious MP3 192 kbps
CJSQ "Radio Classique" Montreal, QC web stream (128K MP3) classical MP3 128 kbps
CKVL-FM 100.1 LaSalle, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CKUT-FM 90.3 McGill University - Montreal, QC campus radio, community radio MP3 128 kbps
CKAC 730 "Radio Circulation" Montreal traffic information MP3
CIBL-FM 101.5 Montreal, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
Magic FM Montreal AAC 128 kbps
CJSQ "Radio Classique" Montreal, QC web stream (320K MP3) classical MP3 320 kbps
CKUT 90.3 FM alternative, campus radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique Classique - Montreal, QC classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Sport Montréal MP3
Gravity House deep house, house AAC+ 160 kbps
CJLM-FM "O 103.5" Joliette, QC adult contemporary, adulte contemporain MP3 96 kbps
CJLV 1570 LaSalle, QC oldies MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Saint-Ours

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biophare
Centre des arts contemporains du Québec à Sorel-Tracy
Maison des Gouverneurs
Musée Gilles Villeneuve

Libraries in Saint-Ours

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque «Le Survenant»0.0
Bibliothéque Archambault-Trépanier0.0
Bibliothèque de Massueville0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Ours0.0
Bibliothèque de Yamaska0.0
Bibliotheque Jacqueline-Plante0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Berthierville0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de St-Sulpice0.0
Bibliothèque municipale-scolaire Dansereau-Larose0.0
Bibliothèque Réjean Ducharme0.0
Bibliothèque Sylvie-Thouin0.0
Marie-Didace0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Ours

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Omni - Entreprise M. Brazeau inc.

Monuments in Saint-Ours

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monument des Patriotes de Saint-Ours

Gas Stations in Saint-Ours

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harnois

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Ours

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bromont Montagne d'Expérience 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 $0
Bois Duvernay 0.0 $0
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 $0
Ski Montcalm 0.0 $0
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Ours

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
St Jean AirportYJNMedium Airport
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Bouthillier AirportSmall Airport
Farnham AirportSmall Airport
Grant AirportSmall Airport
Joliette AirportSmall Airport
L'Assomption AirportSmall Airport
Lac à la Perchaude AirportSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue AirportSmall Airport
Louiseville AirportSmall Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette AirportSmall Airport
Richelieu AirportSmall Airport
Richelieu/Messier AirportSmall Airport
Rougemont AirportSmall Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie AerodromeSmall Airport
Sorel AirportSmall Airport
St-Dominique AirportSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Louis-de-France AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathias AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil AirportSmall Airport
St-Michel-de-Napierville AirportSmall Airport
ULM Québec AerodromeSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Ours

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Saint-Ours

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Ours

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Ours

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Ours

What is the population of Saint-Ours?

Saint-Ours has a population of 1,723 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 75 people per square mile, spread across 22.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.4% female and 51.6% male.

Is Saint-Ours expensive to live in?

The median household income is $76,000, 1% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $300,000 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $596 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Ours safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Ours?

Saint-Ours has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches, with 14.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Ours?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Ours is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $940. There are 53 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 25.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Ours?

The median home value in Saint-Ours is $300,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $596. The homeownership rate is 84.4%.

How are the schools in Saint-Ours?

9.2% of adults in Saint-Ours hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.8% have completed high school. 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Ours?

The average commute in Saint-Ours is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 89.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 25.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Ours?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Ours is 98.5% White, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian. 1.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 95.7% speak Spanish.

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