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Saint-Valère, QC

Quebec

Saint-Valère is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,188. Residents earn $72,500 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,188 Population 29/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $40,000 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$620 Median Rent 8.2% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $620/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 $72,500
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.0%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $620
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.0%
27% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,188
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$40,000
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty9.0%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$620
Ownership90.1%
Housing Units505
Rent Burden8.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain41.8 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation325 ft (99 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+22.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Saint-Valère a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Valère receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Saint-Valère offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Valère is $72,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Valère is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x 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%. 22.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Valère has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches, including 15.0 inches of snow.

Saint-Valère has a population of 1,188 with a density of 29 people per square mile, spread across 41.7 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45.6% female and 54.4% male. The city is predominantly White (99.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.4% of residents, while 98.7% speak Spanish.

Population

1,188
Total Population
2021 Census
29
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
41.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.4%
Female 45.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Valère vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.4%
99% below US avg
Spanish 98.7%
637% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Valère vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Valère is $72,500, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,000. The average weekly wage is $769, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 37 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 15.0% of workers work from home.

Income: Saint-Valère vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,500
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,000
Avg Weekly Wage$769

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)37

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.0 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Valère is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 90.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 505 total housing units in the city. 8.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, 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$620
47% below US avg
Rent Burden8.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.1%
Owner-Occupied90.1%
Renter-Occupied9.9%
Housing Units505

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-Valère receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Valère 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-Valère has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Area41.7 sq mi (108.1 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates46.0668°N, 72.0991°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 15.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 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 97 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 97 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 147 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 105 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 51 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 61 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 20 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 135 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 118 km
Jan 4, 2018 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada M3.4 138 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 106 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 117 km
Apr 24, 2010 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada M3.3 135 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 114 km
Mar 6, 2010 1 km WNW of Beaupré, Canada M3.2 142 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 146 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 128 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 65 km
May 22, 2017 4 km NW of Beaupré, Canada M3.0 143 km
May 31, 2007 35 km WNW of Sainte-Thècle, Canada M3.0 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 62°F (16°C) 4.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
September 56°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.4 in

Saint-Valère has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 10°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.2").

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5.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 85% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 93.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.0%
85% below US avg
High School+22.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density29/sq mi
Total Area41.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.0 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.0%

Schools in Saint-Valère

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Coeur-Immaculé — — — —
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Radio Stations near Saint-Valère

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFDA "Plaisir101.9" Victoriaville, QC adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
CKOB "FM 106.9 Mauricie" Trois-Rivieres, QC news, talk MP3
CKYQ "Hit Country 95.7 Centre-du-Quebec" Plessisville, QC country, francophone country MP3 96 kbps
CKBN "Via 90.5" Saint-Gregoire, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CHOC 88.7 classic hits, folk MP3 192 kbps
Viva 105,3 Drummondville drummondville, francophone MP3 48 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-Valère

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison recyclée des Artisans du rebut global
Musée Laurier

Libraries in Saint-Valère

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Alcide-Fleury0.0
Bibliothèque Charles-Edouard-Mailhot0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Samuel0.0
Bibliothèque de Warwick0.0
Bibliothèque Hélène-P.-Hébert0.0
Bibliothèque Jeanne-Hébert0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale - ville de Bécancour0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Valère

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Public des Bois-Francs

Breweries in Saint-Valère

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Microbrasserie L'Hermite

Airports Near Saint-Valère

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Sherbrooke AirportYSCMedium Airport
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Lac à la Perchaude Airport—Small Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)—Small Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue Airport—Small Airport
Québec / Neuville Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Ferdinand Airport—Small Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
St-Louis-de-France Airport—Small Airport
Valcourt Airport—Small Airport
Victoriaville Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Saint-Valère

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste St-Valère

Treatment Centers in Saint-Valère

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre De Readaption Interval

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Valère

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Paroisse St-Valère

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Valère

What is the population of Saint-Valère?

Saint-Valère has a population of 1,188 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 41.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 45.6% female and 54.4% male.

Is Saint-Valère expensive to live in?

The median household income is $72,500, 4% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Valère safe?

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

What is the weather like in Saint-Valère?

Saint-Valère has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.8 inches, with 15.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Valère?

The job market in Saint-Valère is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $769. There are 37 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 15.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Valère?

The median home value in Saint-Valère is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $620. The homeownership rate is 90.1%.

How are the schools in Saint-Valère?

5.0% of adults in Saint-Valère hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Valère?

The average commute in Saint-Valère is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 93.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Valère?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Valère is 99.6% White. 0.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 98.7% speak Spanish.

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