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Saint-Placide, QC
Quebec
Saint-Placide is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,784. Residents earn $71,500 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
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How Saint-Placide Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Saint-Placide a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Saint-Placide receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Saint-Placide has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Saint-Placide is $71,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. 13.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Saint-Placide is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x 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
9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.3% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Saint-Placide has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 14.9 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Saint-Placide vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Saint-Placide vs U.S. Average
Income: Saint-Placide vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $71,500 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,000 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $904 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.5% |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 55 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 36.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 22.6% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $300,000 |
| 6% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 16.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 76.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.7% |
| Housing Units | 780 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Saint-Placide vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 16.6 sq mi (42.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5334°N, 74.1992°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 112 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-11°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.1 in |
Saint-Placide has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 22.3% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 4.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Total Area | 16.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 36.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 22.6% |
Schools in Saint-Placide
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École de l'Amitié | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Saint-Hermas | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Saint-Placide
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Saint-Placide
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Centre for Living History | ||||
| Maison Félix-Leclerc | ||||
| Maison Trestler | ||||
| Manoir de Belle-Rivière | ||||
| Moulin historique de Coteau-du-Lac | ||||
| Musée d'art contemporain des Laurentides | ||||
| Musée Hudson | ||||
| Musée Régional D'Argenteuil | ||||
| Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges | ||||
| Pointe-du-Buisson/Musée québécois d'archéologie |
Libraries in Saint-Placide
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Adrienne-DeMontigny | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Armand-Frappier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Mirabel secteur Saint-Augustin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Lazare | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Gaby-Farmer-Denis | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Guy Godin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Intermunicipale de Dorion-Vaudreuil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Jules-Fournier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Marie-Antoinette-Foucher | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale de Lachute | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Rigaud | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Terrasse-Vaudreuil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Myra-Cree | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Pincourt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Saint-Canut | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Saint-Polycarpe | 0.0 | |||||
| Brownsburg Bibliotheque | 0.0 | |||||
| Charles-E.-Garneau | 0.0 | |||||
| Future Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| War Memorial Library Hudson Heights | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Saint-Placide
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finnegan's Market | |||||
| Marché champêtre de Coteau-du-Lac | |||||
| Marché public de Saint-Jérôme | |||||
| Marmite du Terroir | |||||
| Saint-Anne's Market |
Hotels in Saint-Placide
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Saint-Placide
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Saint-Placide
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Saint-Placide
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Saint-Placide
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Saint-Placide
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Sir John | ||||
| Brasserie Wilsy | ||||
| Microbrasserie Le Castor | ||||
| Microbrasserie Trois-Lacs |
Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Placide
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Saint-Placide
17 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Mont Gabriel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Tremblant Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Montagne coupée | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Blanc | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Montcalm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vallée Bleue | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Belle Neige | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Mont Avalanche | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Chantecler | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Mont Rigaud | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommet Olympia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Morin Heights | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommet Saint-Sauveur | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Habitant | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Glissade | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bois Duvernay | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Saint-Placide
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | YUL | Large Airport |
| Cornwall Regional Airport | YCC | Medium Airport |
| Massena International Airport Richards Field | MSS | Medium Airport |
| Montreal Mirabel International Airport | YMX | Medium Airport |
| Alexandria Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury (East) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm Field | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Herb's Travel Plaza Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Joliette Airport | — | Small Airport |
| L'Assomption Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lachute Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lancaster Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Long Sault Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lourdes-de-Joliette Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malone Dufort Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maxville (Bourdon Farm) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maxville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / Aéroparc Île Perrot | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / St-Lazare Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation) | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| St-Esprit Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| St-Jérôme Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Michel-de-Napierville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Val Morin Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Saint-Placide
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post |
Treatment Centers in Saint-Placide
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centre de Réadaptation en Déficience Physique | ||
| Services Ambulatoires en Dépendance |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Saint-Placide
What is the population of Saint-Placide?
Saint-Placide has a population of 1,784 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 108 people per square mile, spread across 16.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.9% female and 53.4% male.
Is Saint-Placide expensive to live in?
The median household income is $71,500, 5% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $300,000 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Saint-Placide safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Saint-Placide receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Saint-Placide?
Saint-Placide 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 69°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches, with 14.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Saint-Placide?
The job market in Saint-Placide faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $904. There are 55 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 36 minutes, and 22.6% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Saint-Placide?
The median home value in Saint-Placide is $300,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $850. The homeownership rate is 76.9%.
How are the schools in Saint-Placide?
9.6% of adults in Saint-Placide hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.3% have completed high school. 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Saint-Placide?
The average commute in Saint-Placide is 36 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 90.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 22.6% work from home.
What are the demographics of Saint-Placide?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Placide is 97.9% White, 1.5% Black or African American. 2.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 94.4% speak Spanish.