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Saint-Étienne-des-Grès, QC

Quebec

Saint-Étienne-des-Grès is a small town in Quebec with a population of 4,539. Residents earn $81,000 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,539 Population 112/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $47,080 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$660 Median Rent 7.4% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $660/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $81,000
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.3%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $660
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.4%
78% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.2%
34% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,539
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$47,080
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty8.2%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$660
Ownership85.3%
Housing Units1,875
Rent Burden7.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation367 ft (112 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+19.3%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Saint-Étienne-des-Grès a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Étienne-des-Grès receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Étienne-des-Grès offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $660 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x 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

13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Étienne-des-Grès has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 15.1 inches of snow.

Saint-Étienne-des-Grès has a population of 4,539 with a density of 112 people per square mile, spread across 40.4 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48% female and 52% male. The city is predominantly White (99.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.8% of residents, while 98% speak Spanish.

Population

4,539
Total Population
112
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
40.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Étienne-des-Grès vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.8%
99% below US avg
Spanish 98.0%
631% above US avg
Other Languages 1.2%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Étienne-des-Grès vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,080 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $905, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 141 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 19.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Étienne-des-Grès vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,000
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,080
Avg Weekly Wage$905

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.2%
34% below US avg
Establishments (County)141

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Drive Alone91.0%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home19.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $660 (43% below the national average of $1,163). 85.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,875 total housing units in the city. 7.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$660
43% below US avg
Rent Burden7.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.3%
Owner-Occupied85.3%
Renter-Occupied14.7%
Housing Units1,875

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-Étienne-des-Grès receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Étienne-des-Grès 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-Étienne-des-Grès has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.2 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area40.4 sq mi (104.5 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates46.4424°N, 72.7762°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 112 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 137 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 136 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 137 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 128 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 85 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 68 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 147 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 44 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 89 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 62 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 139 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 56 km
Apr 24, 2010 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada M3.3 146 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 91 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 121 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 126 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 106 km
Mar 29, 2020 3 km W of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.0 88 km
May 11, 2006 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada M3.0 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.6 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 56°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.7 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.5 in

Saint-Étienne-des-Grès has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.5").

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13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61% below the national average of 33.7%. 19.3% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 91% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.3%
61% below US avg
High School+19.3%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density112/sq mi
Total Area40.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Drive Alone91.0%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home19.0%

Schools in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École des Grès — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKOB "FM 106.9 Mauricie" Trois-Rivieres, QC news, talk MP3
CKBN "Via 90.5" Saint-Gregoire, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CHOC 88.7 classic hits, folk MP3 192 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Rythme 100,1 Mauricie adult pop MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boréalis
Garage de la Culture
La forge haute - forneau neuf
La Grande maison
Manoir Boucher-De Niverville
Moulin seigneurial de Pointe-du-Lac
Musée des cultures du monde
Musée des Filles de Jésus
Musée des Ursulines de Trois-Rivieres
Musée militaire de Trois-Rivières 12E Régiment blindé du Canada
Musée Pop
Vieille prison de Trois-Rivières
Village du Bucheron

Libraries in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Aline-Piché0.0
Bibliothèque Bruno-Sigmen0.0
Bibliothèque de l'UQTR0.0
Bibliothèque De La Franciade0.0
Bibliothèque de la Source0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Etienne-des-Grès0.0
Bibliothèque Denise-L.-Noël0.0
Bibliothèque Fabien-LaRochelle0.0
Bibliothèque Gatien-Lapointe0.0
Bibliothèque Hélène-B.-Beauséjour0.0
Bibliothèque Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Jean-des-Piles0.0
Bibliothèque Simone-L.-Roy0.0
La grande bibliothèque du Duché0.0
Louiseville Bibliotheque0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Général
Marché La Providence
Marché public de Shawinigan
Une Faim de Loup

Hotels in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La vieille caisse

Cafes in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Mandala
Tim Hortons

Zoos in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ranch Dupont

Dentists in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casaubon Santé Dentaire
Clinique Dentaire Marie-Claude Bonin

Veterinaries in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôpital Vétérinaire Évolution Énergie Inc

Gas Stations in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Magoo
Crevier
Esso
Marché du Carmel
Petroplus
Shell
Shell
Sonic
Ultramar

Banks in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins
Desjardins

Golf Courses in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf Le Domaine

Breweries in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Dépareillée
La Forge du Malt - Microbrasserie

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Joliette Airport—Small Airport
L'Assomption Airport—Small Airport
Lac à la Perchaude Airport—Small Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue Airport—Small Airport
Louiseville Airport—Small Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette Airport—Small Airport
Sorel Airport—Small Airport
St-Louis-de-France Airport—Small Airport
ULM Québec Aerodrome—Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postes Canada

Treatment Centers in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de réadaptation en déficience physique Jacques-de-Labadie - CIUSSS MCQ
Centre De Readaptation Intrvl

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise de Jesus Christ de saint de dernier Jour
Église Saint-Boniface
Église Saint-Étienne

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Étienne-des-Grès

What is the population of Saint-Étienne-des-Grès?

Saint-Étienne-des-Grès has a population of 4,539 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 112 people per square mile, spread across 40.4 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% female and 52% male.

Is Saint-Étienne-des-Grès expensive to live in?

The median household income is $81,000, 8% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $660 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Étienne-des-Grès safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès?

Saint-Étienne-des-Grès has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.2 inches, with 15.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès is 6.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $905. There are 141 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 19.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès?

The median home value in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $660. The homeownership rate is 85.3%.

How are the schools in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès?

13.3% of adults in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.3% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès?

The average commute in Saint-Étienne-des-Grès is 25 minutes. 91% of workers drive alone to work, and 19.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Étienne-des-Grès?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Étienne-des-Grès is 99.7% White. 0.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 98% speak Spanish.

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