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Saint-Thomas, QC

Quebec

Saint-Thomas is a small town in Quebec with a population of 3,496. Residents earn $77,000 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,496 Population 96/sq mi density
$77,000 Median Income $43,560 per capita
$280,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 7.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$77,000 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$280,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $77,000
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $280,000
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.8%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.1%
69% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.1%
35% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,496
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density96/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$77,000
Per Capita$43,560
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty8.1%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$280,000
Rent$800
Ownership73.6%
Housing Units1,475
Rent Burden7.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+25.5%
Graduate+0.4%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Saint-Thomas a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Thomas receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Thomas offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Thomas is $77,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Thomas is $280,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Thomas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches, including 14.2 inches of snow.

Saint-Thomas has a population of 3,496 with a density of 96 people per square mile, spread across 36.5 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.5% female and 51.4% male. The city is predominantly White (99%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1% of residents, while 96.9% speak Spanish.

Population

3,496
Total Population
2021 Census
96
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
36.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Thomas vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.0%
99% below US avg
Spanish 96.9%
623% above US avg
Other Languages 2.2%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Thomas vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Thomas is $77,000, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,560 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $838, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 108 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 16.7% of workers work from home.

Income: Saint-Thomas vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,000
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,560
Avg Weekly Wage$838

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.1%
35% below US avg
Establishments (County)108

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.7 min
Drive Alone88.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Thomas is $280,000, 1% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below the national average of $1,163). 73.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,475 total housing units in the city. 7.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$280,000
1% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden7.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.6%
Owner-Occupied73.6%
Renter-Occupied26.4%
Housing Units1,475

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-Thomas receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Thomas 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-Thomas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°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 39.8 inches. The area receives 14.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.8°F
24% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area36.5 sq mi (94.6 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates46.0168°N, 73.3492°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 14.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 84 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 100 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 83 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 77 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 137 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 120 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 126 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 150 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 30 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 146 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 103 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 102 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 10 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 46 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 112 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 94 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 108 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 97 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 97 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.8 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.0 in

Saint-Thomas has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 71% below the national average of 33.7%. 25.5% have completed high school. 0.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.8%
71% below US avg
High School+25.5%
Graduate Degree+0.4%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density96/sq mi
Total Area36.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.7 min
Drive Alone88.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

Schools in Saint-Thomas

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École des Brise-Vent — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Thomas

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ICI Radio-Canada Première Montréal news, talk AAC 128 kbps
CJAD 800 local news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
BPM sports 91.9 sports MP3 64 kbps
PunkRockRadio.ca post-punk, punk MP3 192 kbps
CBC Radio One - Montreal, QC (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CFNJ misc AAC+ 80 kbps
Radio Sport Montréal — MP3
CJLM-FM "O 103.5" Joliette, QC adult contemporary, adulte contemporain MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Saint-Thomas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biophare
Centre des arts contemporains du Québec à Sorel-Tracy
Maison des Gouverneurs
Maison Louis-Cyr
Musée d'art de Joliette
Musée Gilles Villeneuve

Libraries in Saint-Thomas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque «Le Survenant»0.0
Bibliothèque Adélard-Lambert0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Ours0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Paul0.0
Bibliotheque Jacqueline-Plante0.0
Bibliothèque Louis-Landry0.0
Bibliothèque Louis-Landry0.0
Bibliothèque Louise-Amélie-Panet0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Crabtree0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Berthierville0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de St-Sulpice0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale St-Félix De Valois0.0
Bibliothèque municipale-scolaire Dansereau-Larose0.0
Bibliothèque Réjean Ducharme0.0
Bibliothèque Rina-Lasnier0.0
Bibliothèque Sylvie-Thouin0.0
Bibliothèque Ubaldine-Dauphin0.0
Maison de la Culture0.0
Marie-Didace0.0

Clinics in Saint-Thomas

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique médicale Saint-Thomas

Gas Stations in Saint-Thomas

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harnois

Breweries in Saint-Thomas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Albion
Brasserie Artisanale Maltström
L'Apothicaire Microbrasserie

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Thomas

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Thomas

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bois Duvernay 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Montcalm 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Centre d’excellence acrobatique de Val Saint-Côme 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Station touristique Val Saint-Côme 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Saint-Thomas

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
St Jean AirportYJNMedium Airport
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Bouthillier Airport—Small Airport
Farnham Airport—Small Airport
Grant Airport—Small Airport
Joliette Airport—Small Airport
L'Assomption Airport—Small Airport
Lac à la Perchaude Airport—Small Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport—Small Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue Airport—Small Airport
Louiseville Airport—Small Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette Airport—Small Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île Perrot—Small Airport
Richelieu Airport—Small Airport
Richelieu/Messier Airport—Small Airport
Rougemont Airport—Small Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Michel-des-Saints Aerodrome—Small Airport
Sorel Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
St-Esprit Aerodrome—Small Airport
St-Jérôme Airport—Small Airport
St-Louis-de-France Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathias Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport—Small Airport
ULM Québec Aerodrome—Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Thomas

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Saint-Thomas-de-Joliette

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Thomas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Presbytère

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Thomas

What is the population of Saint-Thomas?

Saint-Thomas has a population of 3,496 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 36.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.5% female and 51.4% male.

Is Saint-Thomas expensive to live in?

The median household income is $77,000, 2% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $280,000 (1% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Thomas safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Thomas?

Saint-Thomas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches, with 14.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Thomas?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Thomas is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $838. There are 108 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 16.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Thomas?

The median home value in Saint-Thomas is $280,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $800. The homeownership rate is 73.6%.

How are the schools in Saint-Thomas?

9.8% of adults in Saint-Thomas hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.5% have completed high school. 0.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Thomas?

The average commute in Saint-Thomas is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Thomas?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Thomas is 99% White. 1% of residents speak only English at home, while 96.9% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Joliette, QC 21,384 pop · 3.6 mi Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, QC 9,471 pop · 4.6 mi Sainte-Élisabeth, QC 1,390 pop · 5.4 mi Saint-Charles-Borromée, QC 15,285 pop · 6.1 mi Crabtree, QC 4,155 pop · 6.6 mi Lanoraie, QC 5,134 pop · 7.3 mi Saint-Joseph, QC 2,576 pop · 7.4 mi Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier, QC 2,253 pop · 8.4 mi Berthierville, QC 4,386 pop · 9.2 mi Sainte-Marie-Salomé, QC 1,221 pop · 9.2 mi Lavaltrie, QC 14,425 pop · 9.8 mi Saint-Liguori, QC 2,066 pop · 10.6 mi Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel, QC 1,581 pop · 10.6 mi Saint-Ambroise-de-Kildare, QC 4,090 pop · 10.6 mi
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