Saint-Raphaël, QC

Quebec

Saint-Raphaël is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,458. Residents earn $69,500 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,458 Population 52/sq mi density
$69,500 Median Income $40,640 per capita
$186,000 Home Value
$556 Median Rent 9.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $556/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,500
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $186,000
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.5%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $556
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.3%
75% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.3%
1% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,458
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$69,500
Per Capita$40,640
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty12.3%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,000
Rent$556
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,085
Rent Burden9.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation604 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+22.1%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Saint-Raphaël a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Raphaël receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Raphaël offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Raphaël is $69,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Raphaël is $186,000, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $556 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x 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%. 22.1% have completed high school.

Saint-Raphaël has a population of 2,458 with a density of 52 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).

Population

2,458
Total Population
2021 Census
52
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
47.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Raphaël vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.8%
99% below US avg
Spanish98.8%
637% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Raphaël vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Raphaël is $69,500, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Saint-Raphaël vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,500
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,640

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.3%
1% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.5 min
Drive Alone88.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Raphaël is $186,000, 34% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $556 (52% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,000
34% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$556
52% below US avg
Rent Burden9.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.5%
Renter-Occupied17.5%
Housing Units1,085

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Saint-Raphaël vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Saint-Raphaël vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area47.0 sq mi (121.7 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates46.2501°N, 76.0161°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.5%
87% below US avg
High School+22.1%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density52/sq mi
Total Area47.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.5 min
Drive Alone88.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.9%

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