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.

3.2 /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
B
Overall
3.2 / 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
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units435
Rent Burden10.4%

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 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. 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.

Education

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

Saint-Sylvestre has a population of 1,019 with a density of 18 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 (100%).

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 Only2.5%
97% below US avg
Spanish96.6%
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. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Saint-Sylvestre vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.8%
5% below US avg

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 average. Monthly rent averages $552 (53% below US avg).

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

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

Property Tax

5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg).

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density18/sq mi
Total Area56.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

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