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Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu, QC

Quebec · Montreal Metro

Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,573. Residents earn $84,000 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,573 Population 194/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $49,120 per capita
$278,000 Home Value
$616 Median Rent 6.2% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$278,000 home value, $616/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value $278,000
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.8%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $616
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.2%
44% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,573
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$49,120
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty6.9%
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$278,000
Rent$616
Ownership83.1%
Housing Units1,125
Rent Burden6.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+22.0%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute36 min

Is Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate 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-Roch-de-Richelieu is $278,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $616 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x 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

6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu 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-Roch-de-Richelieu has a population of 2,573 with a density of 194 people per square mile, spread across 13.3 square miles. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.7% female and 53.3% male. The city is predominantly White (97.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1.4% of residents, while 96.1% speak Spanish.

Population

2,573
Total Population
194
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
13.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.4%
98% below US avg
Spanish 96.1%
617% above US avg
Other Languages 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,120 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $945, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 80 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 11.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,000
12% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,120
Avg Weekly Wage$945

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)80

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.8 min
Drive Alone92.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu is $278,000, 1% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $616 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 83.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,125 total housing units in the city. 6.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$278,000
1% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$616
47% below US avg
Rent Burden6.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.1%
Owner-Occupied83.1%
Renter-Occupied16.9%
Housing Units1,125

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-Roch-de-Richelieu receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu 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-Roch-de-Richelieu 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 85 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

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area13.3 sq mi (34.4 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates45.8909°N, 73.1580°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

105 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 99 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 98 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 90 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 M3.9 111 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 30 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 36 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 M3.8 125 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 93 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 116 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-Roch-de-Richelieu 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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6.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 80% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.0% have completed high school. 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 92% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
80% below US avg
High School+22.0%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density194/sq mi
Total Area13.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.8 min
Drive Alone92.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

Radio Stations near Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu

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-Roch-de-Richelieu

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

Libraries in Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu

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-Roch-de-Richelieu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Omni - Entreprise M. Brazeau inc.

Gas Stations in Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu

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-Roch-de-Richelieu

30 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
Montreal / Aéroparc Île PerrotSmall 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-Roch-de-Richelieu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Saint-Roch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu

What is the population of Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu?

Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu has a population of 2,573 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 194 people per square mile, spread across 13.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.7% female and 53.3% male.

Is Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $278,000 (1% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $616 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu?

Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu 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-Roch-de-Richelieu?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $945. There are 80 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 36 minutes, and 11.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu?

The median home value in Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu is $278,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $616. The homeownership rate is 83.1%.

How are the schools in Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu?

6.8% of adults in Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.0% have completed high school. 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu?

The average commute in Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu is 36 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 92% of workers drive alone to work, and 11.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu is 97.7% White, 1% Black or African American, 0.6% Asian. 1.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 96.1% speak Spanish.

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