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Saint-Sixte, QC

Quebec

Saint-Sixte is a small town in Quebec with a population of 490. Residents earn $73,500 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
490 Population 15/sq mi density
$73,500 Median Income $40,000 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$73,500 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$250,000 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,500
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.4%
217% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.0%
3% lower than US avg

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

People

Population490
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$40,000
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty12.0%
Commute44 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units220
Rent Burden0.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation515 ft (157 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+24.4%
Graduate+3.9%

Community

Commute44 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Saint-Sixte a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Sixte receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Saint-Sixte offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Sixte is $73,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.4%, unemployment is notably high. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Sixte is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Saint-Sixte has a population of 490 with a density of 15 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

490
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
32.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Sixte vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only4.1%
95% below US avg
Spanish91.8%
585% above US avg
Other Languages4.1%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Sixte vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Sixte is $73,500, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes.

Income: Saint-Sixte vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,500
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time44.3 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Sixte is $250,000, 11% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.4%
Renter-Occupied11.4%
Housing Units220

Property Tax

In Saint-Sixte, 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-Sixte 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

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.7%
77% below US avg
High School+24.4%
Graduate Degree+3.9%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density15/sq mi
Total Area32.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute44.3 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

Nearby Cities

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