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.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
786 Population 24/sq mi density
$62,000 Median Income $35,000 per capita
$160,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.2 / 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
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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
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
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units350
Rent Burden6.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
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 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. 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. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

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

Saint-Sylvère has a population of 786 with a density of 24 people per square mile. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.9%).

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 Only0.6%
99% below US avg
Spanish94.9%
608% above US avg
Other Languages4.5%

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. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Saint-Sylvère vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,000
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.6%
58% above US avg

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 average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,000
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden6.5%

Ownership & Property

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

Property Tax

9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg).

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density24/sq mi
Total Area33.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

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