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Saint-Sylvestre, QC

Quebec

Saint-Sylvestre is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,019. Residents earn $66,500 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,019 Population 18/sq mi density
$66,500 Median Income $43,000 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$552 Median Rent 10.4% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 252 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$66,500 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $552/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $66,500
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.0%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $552
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.4%
78% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.8%
5% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,019
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,500
Per Capita$43,000
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty11.8%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$552
Ownership75.9%
Housing Units435
Rent Burden10.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+25.8%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Saint-Sylvestre a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Sylvestre is $66,500, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Sylvestre is $180,000, 36% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $552 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x 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

5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Sylvestre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 252 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches, including 16.7 inches of snow.

Saint-Sylvestre has a population of 1,019 with a density of 18 people per square mile, spread across 56.8 square miles. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.1% female and 53.4% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 2.5% of residents, while 96.6% speak Spanish.

Population

1,019
Total Population
18
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
56.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Sylvestre vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 2.5%
97% below US avg
Spanish 96.6%
621% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Sylvestre vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Sylvestre is $66,500, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,000. The average weekly wage is $827, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 32 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 25.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Sylvestre vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,500
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,000
Avg Weekly Wage$827

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.8%
5% below US avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.6 min
Drive Alone81.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Sylvestre is $180,000, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $552 (53% below the national average of $1,163). 75.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 435 total housing units in the city. 10.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,000
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$552
53% below US avg
Rent Burden10.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.9%
Owner-Occupied75.9%
Renter-Occupied23.0%
Housing Units435

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-Sylvestre receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Sylvestre 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-Sylvestre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,010 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.0°F
28% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)
Area56.8 sq mi (147.1 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates46.3635°N, 71.2268°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 16.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 51 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 129 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 123 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 121 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 138 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 108 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 136 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 118 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 148 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 34 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 63 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 85 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 95 km
Dec 11, 2013 9 km W of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada M3.4 114 km
Jan 3, 2008 15 km ESE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.4 133 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 56 km
Jan 4, 2018 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada M3.4 69 km
Apr 24, 2010 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada M3.3 78 km
Jun 28, 2015 5 km NW of La Pocatière, Canada M3.3 143 km
Aug 29, 2019 15 km NW of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada M3.3 121 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 23°F (-5°C) 3.1 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
July 65°F (19°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
November 32°F (0°C) 3.7 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.9 in

Saint-Sylvestre has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 9°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.7").

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5.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 85% below the national average of 33.7%. 25.8% have completed high school. 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 81.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.0%
85% below US avg
High School+25.8%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density18/sq mi
Total Area56.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.6 min
Drive Alone81.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.6%

Schools in Saint-Sylvestre

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire L'Astrale
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Radio Stations near Saint-Sylvestre

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (320K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 320 kbps
FM93 Québec family MP3
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Québec City, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première Quebec City, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Choi Radio X 98,1 talk MP3 64 kbps
CBC Radio One - Quebec City, QC (MP3) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CKLD "Plaisir 105.5" Thetford Mines, QC soft adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
CJMD 96.9 Levis, QC hip hop, radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (128K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 128 kbps
CKIA 88.3 "Radio Urbaine" Quebec City, QC radio communautaire MP3 192 kbps
CHOC-FM 88.7 Saint-Raymond de Portneuf, QC classic hits MP3 192 kbps
ckrl radio ckrl MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Saint-Sylvestre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Edith-Poiré0.0
Bibliothèque Honorius-Provost0.0
Bibliotheque Laurette-Nadeau-Parent0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque-Livres-En-Train0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Sylvestre

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Sylvestre

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Centre de ski Saint-Georges 0.0 $0
Club ski Beauce 0.0 $0
Centre de Ski Le Relais 0.0 $0
A venir 0.0 $0
Station de ski du Mont Stoneham 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Sylvestre

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Saint-Georges AirportMedium Airport
Grosse-Île AirportSmall Airport
Île Sainte-Marguerite AirportSmall Airport
Île-aux-Grues AirportSmall Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)Small Airport
Lambton AirportSmall Airport
Montmagny AirportSmall Airport
Paquet AirportSmall Airport
Pintendre AirportSmall Airport
Québec / Neuville AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Ferdinand AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Victor-de-Beauce AirportSmall Airport
St-Anselme AirportSmall Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) AirportSmall Airport
St-Frédéric AirportSmall Airport
St-Lambert-De-Lauzon AirportSmall Airport
Thetford Mines AirportSmall Airport
Victoriaville AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Sylvestre

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Sylvestre

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Sylvestre

What is the population of Saint-Sylvestre?

Saint-Sylvestre has a population of 1,019 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 56.8 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 47.1% female and 53.4% male.

Is Saint-Sylvestre expensive to live in?

The median household income is $66,500, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,000 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $552 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Sylvestre safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Sylvestre?

Saint-Sylvestre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches, with 16.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Sylvestre?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Sylvestre is 6.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $827. There are 32 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 25.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Sylvestre?

The median home value in Saint-Sylvestre is $180,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $552. The homeownership rate is 75.9%.

How are the schools in Saint-Sylvestre?

5.0% of adults in Saint-Sylvestre hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.8% have completed high school. 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Sylvestre?

The average commute in Saint-Sylvestre is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 81.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 25.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Sylvestre?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Sylvestre is 100% White. 2.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 96.6% speak Spanish.

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