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Saint-Sixte, QC

Quebec · Ottawa-Gatineau Metro

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.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
490 Population 15/sq mi density
$73,500 Median Income $40,000 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Median Rent $647
44% 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
Rent$647
Ownership86.4%
Housing Units220
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain43.3 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation515 ft (157 m)

Education

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

Community

Commute44 min

Is Saint-Sixte a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Sixte receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Saint-Sixte has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

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. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x 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

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

Climate & Weather

Saint-Sixte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 258 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches, including 15.8 inches of snow.

Saint-Sixte has a population of 490 with a density of 15 people per square mile, spread across 32.6 square miles. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49% female and 51% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 4.1% of residents, while 91.8% speak Spanish.

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 Only 4.1%
95% below US avg
Spanish 91.8%
585% above US avg
Other Languages 4.1%

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. Per capita income is $40,000. The average weekly wage is $769, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 15 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 8.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Sixte vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,500
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,000
Avg Weekly Wage$769

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below US avg
Establishments (County)15

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 86.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 220 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.4%
Owner-Occupied86.4%
Renter-Occupied11.4%
Housing Units220

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-Sixte receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Sixte 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-Sixte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Area32.6 sq mi (84.3 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates45.6987°N, 75.2073°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 15.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

180 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 29 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 89 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 91 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 68 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 67 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 95 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 68 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 71 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 22 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 58 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 28 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 8 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 69 km
Mar 6, 1991 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada M3.9 144 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 98 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 53 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 11 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 63 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 62 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 112 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 32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
November 33°F (0°C) 4.0 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.2 in

Saint-Sixte has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 9°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 77% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.4% have completed high school. 3.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 91.7% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density15/sq mi
Total Area32.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Radio Stations near Saint-Sixte

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFGO "TSN 1200" Ottawa, ON bell media, sports news AAC+ 40 kbps
CBC Radio One - Ottawa, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio 1 Ottawa (CBO-FM) information, news UNKNOWN
TSN 1200 live sports, sports AAC+ 40 kbps
CFRA "News Talk Radio 580" Ottawa, ON news talk AAC+ 40 kbps
Canada At Large alternative / indie, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
CHRI 99.1 Ottawa MP3 128 kbps
Irish Radio Canada MP3 64 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Ottawa, ON blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Ottawa Live 885 (CLIVFM) alternative, alternative rock AAC 145 kbps
CJRO-FM 107.7 Carlsbad Springs, ON community radio, radio communautaire AAC 128 kbps
CILV-FM 88.5 "Live Eighty Eight Five" - Ottawa, ON alternative rock, stingray network AAC 130 kbps
CJFO 94.5 "Unique FM" Ottawa, ON MP3 128 kbps
CKDJ-FM 107.9 Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON (MP3 Stream) campus radio, student radio MP3 128 kbps
CHUO-FM 89.1 University of Ottawa, ON community radio, student radio MP3 128 kbps
CHEZ-FM 106.1 "Chez 106" Ottawa, ON mainstream rock, rogers media AAC+ 47 kbps
CKDJ-FM 107.9 Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON (AAC Stream) campus radio, student radio AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Ottawa-Gatineau) Ottawa, ON radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CKCU 93.1 FM MP3 256 kbps
106.1 CHEZ mainstream rock, rock AAC+ 48 kbps
CJET-FM Country 92.3 UNKNOWN
Ottawa CHEZ 106.1 (CHEZFM) hard rock, metal AAC+ 47 kbps
CKCU The Mighty 93.1 college radio MP3 256 kbps
CIWW CityNews Ottawa news, sport AAC+ 47 kbps
CIDG-FM "Rebel Rock101.7" Ottawa, ON classic rock, mainstream rock AAC+ 57 kbps

Museums in Saint-Sixte

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d’interprétation du Patrimoine de Plaisance
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
Mulgrave & Derry Historical Society
Musée de la Société de l'histoire de Buckingham
Musée des Pionniers
Rockland Museum

Libraries in Saint-Sixte

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alfred Plantagenet Public Library - Curran Branch0.0
Alfred Plantagenet Public Library - Plantagenet Branch0.0
Alfred Plantagenet Public Library - Wendover Branch0.0
Bibliothèque Bernard-Lonergan0.0
Bibliothèque de Chénéville0.0
Bibliothèque Manise-Morin0.0
Clarence-Rockland Public Library - Rockland Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Sixte

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cumberland Farmer's Market
Place du Marché

Breweries in Saint-Sixte

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Simple Grain Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Sixte

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Camp Fortune 0.0 $0
Mont Cascades Ski 0.0 $0
Sommet Edelweiss 0.0 $0
Mont Ste. Marie 0.0 $0
Mont Tremblant Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Sixte

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International AirportYOWLarge Airport
Cornwall Regional AirportYCCMedium Airport
Mont-Tremblant International AirportYTMMedium Airport
Ottawa / Gatineau AirportYNDMedium Airport
Ottawa / Rockcliffe AirportYROMedium Airport
Alexandria AerodromeSmall Airport
Burritts Rapids Private StripSmall Airport
CheneySmall Airport
Devereaux Rd Farm StripSmall Airport
Django FieldSmall Airport
Grey's Creek Private AirstripSmall Airport
Hawkesbury (East) AirportSmall Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm FieldSmall Airport
Hawkesbury AirportSmall Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza AirstripSmall Airport
Hicks FieldSmall Airport
Indian Creek FieldSmall Airport
Kars / Rideau Valley Air ParkSmall Airport
Kenmore AerodromeSmall Airport
Long Sault AirstripSmall Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) AirportSmall Airport
Maxville AirportSmall Airport
Merrickville Private StripSmall Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite AirportSmall Airport
Navan Bearbrook AirportSmall Airport
Ottawa / Casselman (Shea Field)Small Airport
Ottawa / Manotick (Hope Field)Small Airport
Ottawa/Embrun AerodromeSmall Airport
Pendleton AirportSmall Airport
St. André-Avellin AerodromeSmall Airport
Williamsburg (North) Farm StripSmall Airport
Williamsburg (South) AerodromeSmall Airport
Williamsburg AerodromeSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Sixte

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise de St-Sixte

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Sixte

What is the population of Saint-Sixte?

Saint-Sixte has a population of 490 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 32.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49% female and 51% male.

Is Saint-Sixte expensive to live in?

The median household income is $73,500, 2% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Sixte safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Sixte?

Saint-Sixte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches, with 15.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Sixte?

The job market in Saint-Sixte faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $769. There are 15 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 44 minutes, and 8.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Sixte?

The median home value in Saint-Sixte is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 86.4%.

How are the schools in Saint-Sixte?

7.7% of adults in Saint-Sixte hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.4% have completed high school. 3.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Sixte?

The average commute in Saint-Sixte is 44 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 91.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 8.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Sixte?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Sixte is 100% White. 4.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 91.8% speak Spanish.

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