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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.

2.9 /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
2.9 / 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
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
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
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% 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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units5,935
Rent Burden22.6%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
AQI27 (Good)
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
Broadband94.0%

Is Saint-Sauveur a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Sauveur receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. 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.

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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Saint-Sauveur has a population of 11,580 with a density of 630 people per square mile. The median age is 58.4 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%).

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 Only7.0%
91% below US avg
Spanish86.9%
549% above US avg
Other Languages6%

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. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Saint-Sauveur vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,000
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$55,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.1%
10% below US avg

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 average. Monthly rent averages $1,040 (11% below US avg).

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

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

Property Tax

In Saint-Sauveur, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Saint-Sauveur has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.6 inches. The area enjoys 237 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.6 inches
38% above US avg
Snowfall95.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Area18.4 sq mi (47.6 km²)
Population Density630/sq mi
Coordinates45.8869°N, 74.1794°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density630/sq mi
Total Area18.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

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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