Saint-Philémon, QC

Quebec

Saint-Philémon is a small town in Quebec with a population of 680. Residents earn $51,200 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
680 Population 12/sq mi density
$51,200 Median Income $34,600 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
$508 Median Rent 10.3% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$51,200 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $508/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,200
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 1.8%
95% lower than US avg
Median Rent $508
56% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.6%
167% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.6%
74% higher than US avg

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

People

Population680
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$51,200
Per Capita$34,600
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty21.6%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$508
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units350
Rent Burden10.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.8%
High School+23.9%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Saint-Philémon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Philémon receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Saint-Philémon has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Philémon is $51,200, 32% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.6% 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-Philémon is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $508 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

1.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.9% have completed high school.

Saint-Philémon has a population of 680 with a density of 12 people per square mile. The median age is 60.4 years, 55% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

680
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
60.4yrs
Median Age
55% above US avg
56.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 45.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Philémon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish99.3%
641% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Philémon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Philémon is $51,200, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Saint-Philémon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,200
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.6%
167% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.6%
74% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.1 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Philémon is $125,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $508 (56% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$508
56% below US avg
Rent Burden10.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.1%
Renter-Occupied24.3%
Housing Units350

Property Tax

1.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+1.8%
95% below US avg
High School+23.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density12/sq mi
Total Area56.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.1 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.7%

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