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Saint-Sylvère, QC

Quebec

Saint-Sylvère is a small town in Quebec with a population of 786. Residents earn $62,000 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
786 Population 24/sq mi density
$62,000 Median Income $35,000 per capita
$160,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 6.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$62,000 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $62,000
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $160,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.2%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.5%
53% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.6%
58% higher than US avg

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

People

Population786
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density24/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,000
Per Capita$35,000
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty19.6%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$647
Ownership91.4%
Housing Units350
Rent Burden6.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+22.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Saint-Sylvère a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Sylvère receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Saint-Sylvère offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Sylvère is $62,000, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 19.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Sylvère is $160,000, 43% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Sylvère has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 14.1 inches of snow.

Saint-Sylvère has a population of 786 with a density of 24 people per square mile, spread across 33.3 square miles. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 44% female and 56.1% male. The city is predominantly White (94.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.6% of residents, while 94.9% speak Spanish.

Population

786
Total Population
24
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
33.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.1%
Female 44%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Sylvère vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.6%
99% below US avg
Spanish 94.9%
608% above US avg
Other Languages 4.5%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Sylvère vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Sylvère is $62,000, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,000. The average weekly wage is $673, 53% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 24 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 26.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Sylvère vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,000
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,000
Avg Weekly Wage$673

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.6%
58% above US avg
Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Drive Alone76.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Sylvère is $160,000, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 91.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 350 total housing units in the city. 6.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,000
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden6.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership91.4%
Owner-Occupied91.4%
Renter-Occupied7.1%
Housing Units350

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-Sylvère receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Sylvère 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-Sylvère has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.9 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area33.3 sq mi (86.3 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates46.2335°N, 72.2241°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 89 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 97 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 46 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 97 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 55 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 148 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 29 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 134 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 94 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 113 km
Jan 4, 2018 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada M3.4 134 km
Apr 24, 2010 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada M3.3 126 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 123 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 111 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 145 km
Mar 6, 2010 1 km WNW of Beaupré, Canada M3.2 135 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 141 km
May 22, 2017 4 km NW of Beaupré, Canada M3.0 136 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 80 km
Mar 29, 2020 3 km W of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.0 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.6 in
April 38°F (4°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (16°C) 3.7 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.2 in

Saint-Sylvère has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.0").

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9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 76.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.2%
73% below US avg
High School+22.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density24/sq mi
Total Area33.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Drive Alone76.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.9%

Schools in Saint-Sylvère

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École le Rucher — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Sylvère

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFDA "Plaisir101.9" Victoriaville, QC adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
CKOB "FM 106.9 Mauricie" Trois-Rivieres, QC news, talk MP3
CKYQ "Hit Country 95.7 Centre-du-Quebec" Plessisville, QC country, francophone country MP3 96 kbps
CKBN "Via 90.5" Saint-Gregoire, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CHOC 88.7 classic hits, folk MP3 192 kbps
Viva 105,3 Drummondville drummondville, francophone MP3 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Rythme 100,1 Mauricie adult pop MP3 160 kbps

Libraries in Saint-Sylvère

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BIBLIO0.0
Bibliothèque Claude-Bouchard0.0
Bibliothèque de Bécancour0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Samuel0.0
Bibliothèque Hélène-P.-Hébert0.0
Bibliothèque Jeanne-Hébert0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale - ville de Bécancour0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Léonard-d'Aston0.0

Cafes in Saint-Sylvère

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le cafe de mes souvenirs

Banks in Saint-Sylvère

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse Desjardins

Airports Near Saint-Sylvère

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Lac à la Perchaude Airport—Small Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)—Small Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue Airport—Small Airport
Louiseville Airport—Small Airport
Paquet Airport—Small Airport
Québec / Neuville Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Ferdinand Airport—Small Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
St-Louis-de-France Airport—Small Airport
Victoriaville Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Sylvère

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Saint-Sylvere

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Sylvère

What is the population of Saint-Sylvère?

Saint-Sylvère has a population of 786 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 33.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 44% female and 56.1% male.

Is Saint-Sylvère expensive to live in?

The median household income is $62,000, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $160,000 (43% 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 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Sylvère safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Sylvère?

Saint-Sylvère has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Sylvère?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Sylvère is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $673. There are 24 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 26.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Sylvère?

The median home value in Saint-Sylvère is $160,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 91.4%.

How are the schools in Saint-Sylvère?

9.2% of adults in Saint-Sylvère hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Sylvère?

The average commute in Saint-Sylvère is 28 minutes. 76.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 26.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Sylvère?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Sylvère is 94.9% White. 0.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 94.9% speak Spanish.

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