Saint-Sébastien, QC

Quebec

Saint-Sébastien is a small town in Quebec with a population of 692. Residents earn $77,500 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
692 Population 28/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $44,600 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$645 Median Rent 0.0% 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
$77,500 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $645/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,500
3% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $645
45% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.4%
133% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.8%
29% lower than US avg

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

People

Population692
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$44,600
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty8.8%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$645
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units270
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+20.7%
Graduate+1.7%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Saint-Sébastien a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Sébastien 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-Sébastien offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Sébastien is $77,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.4%, unemployment is notably high. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Sébastien is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $645 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.7% have completed high school.

Saint-Sébastien has a population of 692 with a density of 28 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

692
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
24.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Sébastien vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only2.9%
96% below US avg
Spanish89.9%
571% above US avg
Other Languages7.2%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Sébastien vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Sébastien is $77,500, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Saint-Sébastien vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,500
3% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.4%
133% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.8%
29% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.7 min
Drive Alone88.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Sébastien is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $645 (45% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$645
45% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.6%
Renter-Occupied20.4%
Housing Units270

Property Tax

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.8%
77% below US avg
High School+20.7%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density28/sq mi
Total Area24.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.7 min
Drive Alone88.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.7%

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