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Saint-Sauveur, QC

Quebec

Saint-Sauveur is a small city in Quebec with a population of 11,580. Residents earn $71,000 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,580 Population 630/sq mi density
$71,000 Median Income $55,600 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$1,040 Median Rent 22.6% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 237 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 9.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $71,000
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.6%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,040
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.1%
153% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.1%
10% lower than US avg

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

People

Population11,580
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density630/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$55,600
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty11.1%
Commute31 min

Housing

B
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,040
Ownership69.9%
Housing Units5,935
Rent Burden22.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain52.6 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation906 ft (276 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+24.2%
Graduate+6.3%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Saint-Sauveur a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Sauveur receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Saint-Sauveur has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Sauveur is $71,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.1%, unemployment is notably high. 11.1% 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-Sauveur is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Sauveur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches, including 95.9 inches of snow.

Saint-Sauveur has a population of 11,580 with a density of 630 people per square mile, spread across 18.4 square miles. The median age is 58.4 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.3% female and 47.7% male. The city is predominantly White (98.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 7% of residents, while 86.9% speak Spanish.

Population

11,580
Total Population
2021 Census
630
People / sq mi
58.4yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
18.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Sauveur vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 7.0%
91% below US avg
Spanish 86.9%
549% above US avg
Other Languages 6.0%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Sauveur vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Sauveur is $71,000, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,600 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,069, 25% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 359 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 33.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Sauveur vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,000
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$55,600
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.1%
10% below US avg
Establishments (County)359

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.9 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home33.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Sauveur is $400,000, 42% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,040 (11% below the national average of $1,163). 69.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 5,935 total housing units in the city. 22.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,040
11% below US avg
Rent Burden22.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.9%
Owner-Occupied69.9%
Renter-Occupied30.2%
Housing Units5,935

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-Sauveur receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Sauveur 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-Sauveur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 95.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Area18.4 sq mi (47.6 km²)
Population Density630/sq mi
Coordinates45.8869°N, 74.1794°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 95.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

184 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 100 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 127 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 23 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 46 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 130 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 21 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 12 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 72 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 55 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 70 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 84 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 72 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 70 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 92 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 41 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 88 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 76 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 38 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 85 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 33 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.5 in
February 11°F (-12°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 3.2 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 4.4 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 4.1 in

Saint-Sauveur has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 11°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").

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15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.2% have completed high school. 6.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.6%
54% below US avg
High School+24.2%
Graduate Degree+6.3%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density630/sq mi
Total Area18.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.9 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home33.0%

Radio Stations near Saint-Sauveur

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFQR 600 canada, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
CFQR 600 Montreal, QC classic hits, news talk MP3 160 kbps
CJPB-FM 90.7 "La Voix de St-Lo" Saint-Laurent, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Sauveur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecology Centre
Musée d'art contemporain des Laurentides
Musée du Ski
Musée Zénon-Alary

Libraries in Saint-Sauveur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Mirabel0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Hippolyte0.0
Bibliothèque de Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs0.0
Bibliothèque Francine Paquette de Val-Morin0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Antoinette-Foucher0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Lachute0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Canut0.0
Biblitheque Gaston-Miron0.0
Brownsburg Bibliotheque0.0
Charles-E.-Garneau0.0
Future Bibliothèque0.0
Morin Heights Public Library0.0
Réseau BIBLIO des Laurentides0.0
St-Sauveur Biblotheque0.0
Val-David Bibliotheque0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Sauveur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'été de Val-David
Marché public de Saint-Jérôme
Vogel
Yann & Cie

Hotels in Saint-Sauveur

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chimo Refuges

Breweries in Saint-Sauveur

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Sir John
Camp de Base

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Sauveur

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Sauveur

23 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Belle Neige 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Garceau 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Piste de Glisse 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski La Réserve 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Station touristique Val Saint-Côme 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Centre d’excellence acrobatique de Val Saint-Côme 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Zone Telemark Montagne Noir 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 — — —
Ski Mont Rigaud 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Mont Avalanche 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Chantecler 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Mont Gabriel 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-Sauveur

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Mont-Tremblant International AirportYTMMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium 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
Lourdes-de-Joliette 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-Donat Aerodrome—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
Val Morin Airstrip—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Saint-Sauveur

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de Réadaptation en Déficience Physique
Services Ambulatoires en Dépendance

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Sauveur

What is the population of Saint-Sauveur?

Saint-Sauveur has a population of 11,580 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 630 people per square mile, spread across 18.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.3% female and 47.7% male.

Is Saint-Sauveur expensive to live in?

The median household income is $71,000, 6% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $400,000 (42% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Saint-Sauveur safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Sauveur?

Saint-Sauveur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.6 inches, with 95.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Sauveur?

The job market in Saint-Sauveur faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,069. There are 359 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 33.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Sauveur?

The median home value in Saint-Sauveur is $400,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,040. The homeownership rate is 69.9%.

How are the schools in Saint-Sauveur?

15.6% of adults in Saint-Sauveur hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.2% have completed high school. 6.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Sauveur?

The average commute in Saint-Sauveur is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 33.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Sauveur?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Sauveur is 98.1% White, 0.6% Asian. 7% of residents speak only English at home, while 86.9% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Saint-Sauveur-des-Monts, QC 7,849 pop · 1.1 mi Piedmont, QC 3,476 pop · 2.4 mi Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs, QC 3,862 pop · 3.2 mi Morin-Heights, QC 4,678 pop · 3.5 mi Prévost, QC 13,692 pop · 4.9 mi Sainte-Adèle, QC 14,010 pop · 4.9 mi Mille-Isles, QC 1,721 pop · 5.3 mi Terrasse-des-Pins, QC 4,268 pop · 5.7 mi Val-Morin, QC 3,123 pop · 7.8 mi Saint-Hippolyte, QC 10,669 pop · 8.5 mi Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, QC 3,824 pop · 9.2 mi Lac-Connelly, QC 1,212 pop · 10.0 mi Gore, QC 2,283 pop · 10.1 mi Val-David, QC 5,558 pop · 10.3 mi
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