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Saint-Tharcisius, QC

Quebec

Saint-Tharcisius is a small town in Quebec with a population of 411. Residents earn $51,600 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
411 Population 14/sq mi density
$51,600 Median Income $28,900 per capita
$90,000 Home Value
$456 Median Rent 8.3% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$51,600 median income, 16.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $456/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,600
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $90,000
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $456
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 16.7%
364% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.0%
77% higher than US avg

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

People

Population411
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$51,600
Per Capita$28,900
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty22.0%
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$456
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units190
Rent Burden8.3%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation968 ft (295 m)

Education

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

Community

Commute15 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Saint-Tharcisius a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Tharcisius receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Saint-Tharcisius offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Tharcisius is $51,600, 31% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Tharcisius is $90,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $456 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Saint-Tharcisius has a population of 411 with a density of 14 people per square mile. The median age is 52.8 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

411
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
52.8yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
30.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.3%
Female 42.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Tharcisius vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Tharcisius vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Tharcisius is $51,600, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Saint-Tharcisius vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,600
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.7%
364% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.4 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Tharcisius is $90,000, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $456 (61% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,000
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$456
61% below US avg
Rent Burden8.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.6%
Renter-Occupied18.4%
Housing Units190

Property Tax

In Saint-Tharcisius, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Saint-Tharcisius vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+22.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area30.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.4 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.1%

Nearby Cities

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