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Saint-Simon, QC

Quebec

Saint-Simon is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,386. Residents earn $84,000 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,386 Population 52/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $44,200 per capita
$296,000 Home Value
$628 Median Rent 5.0% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$296,000 home value, $628/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value $296,000
5% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.6%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $628
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,386
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female51% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$44,200
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty6.9%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$296,000
Rent$628
Ownership68.2%
Housing Units535
Rent Burden5.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation233 ft (71 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+22.9%
Graduate+2.8%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Saint-Simon a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Simon is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Simon is $296,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x 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

5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Simon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 263 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches, including 18.1 inches of snow.

Saint-Simon has a population of 1,386 with a density of 52 people per square mile, spread across 26.7 square miles. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.8% female and 51.4% male. The city is predominantly White (97.5%), with 1.5% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.7% of residents, while 96.8% speak Spanish.

Population

1,386
Total Population
52
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
26.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Simon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.7%
99% below US avg
Spanish 96.8%
622% above US avg
Other Languages 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Simon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Simon is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,200 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $850, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (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 43 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 18.2% of workers work from home.

Income: Saint-Simon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,000
12% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,200
Avg Weekly Wage$850

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Simon is $296,000, 5% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $628 (46% below the national average of $1,163). 68.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 535 total housing units in the city. 5.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$296,000
5% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$628
46% below US avg
Rent Burden5.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.2%
Owner-Occupied68.2%
Renter-Occupied31.8%
Housing Units535

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-Simon receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Simon 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-Simon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.2 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average37.0°F
31% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area26.7 sq mi (69.0 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates48.2032°N, 69.0463°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 18.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Mar 6, 2005 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.9 72 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 88 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 87 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 88 km
Nov 27, 2012 Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada M4.2 142 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 96 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 83 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 110 km
Jul 14, 2006 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine M3.9 150 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 129 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 146 km
Jun 16, 2011 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada M3.8 45 km
May 26, 2014 29 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.7 114 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 127 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 119 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 147 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 82 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 79 km
Dec 1, 1993 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada M3.5 106 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
April 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 3.2 in

Saint-Simon has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 9°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.7").

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5.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 83% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.9% have completed high school. 2.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 91.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.6%
83% below US avg
High School+22.9%
Graduate Degree+2.8%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density52/sq mi
Total Area26.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.2%

Radio Stations near Saint-Simon

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIBM-FM 107.1 "FM107" Riviere-du-Loup, QC (128 kbps MP3) contemporary hit radio, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
CHME-FM 94.9 Les Escoumins, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Saint-Simon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Grange Octogonale (musée)
Musée St-Laurent
Parc de l'aventure Basque en Amérique

Libraries in Saint-Simon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Rose-Alma-Gaudreau0.0
Bibliothèque St-Fabien0.0

Gas Stations in Saint-Simon

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petro-Canada

Banks in Saint-Simon

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Simon

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Centre de plein air familiale Richelieu 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Simon

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Forestville AirportYFEMedium Airport
Rimouski AirportYXKMedium Airport
Rivière-du-Loup AirportYRIMedium Airport
Edmundston AirportSmall Airport
Grandes-Bergeronnes AirportSmall Airport
Les Escoumins AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Simon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postes Canada Saint-Simon-de-Rimouski

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Simon

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Saint-Simon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Simon

What is the population of Saint-Simon?

Saint-Simon has a population of 1,386 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 26.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.8 years. The population is 47.8% female and 51.4% male.

Is Saint-Simon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $296,000 (5% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Simon safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Simon?

Saint-Simon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches, with 18.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Simon?

Saint-Simon has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $850. There are 43 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 18.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Simon?

The median home value in Saint-Simon is $296,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $628. The homeownership rate is 68.2%.

How are the schools in Saint-Simon?

5.6% of adults in Saint-Simon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.9% have completed high school. 2.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Simon?

The average commute in Saint-Simon is 25 minutes. 91.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 18.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Simon?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Simon is 97.5% White, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino. 0.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 96.8% speak Spanish.

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