Saint-Valérien, QC

Quebec

Saint-Valérien is a small town in Quebec with a population of 906. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
906 Population 16/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $40,300 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$452 Median Rent 5.5% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $452/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.3%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $452
61% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.6%
10% higher than US avg

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

People

Population906
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$40,300
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty13.6%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$452
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units380
Rent Burden5.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation666 ft (203 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+17.1%
Graduate+1.4%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Saint-Valérien a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Valérien receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Saint-Valérien offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Valérien is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Valérien is $174,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $452 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.

Education

10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.1% have completed high school.

Saint-Valérien has a population of 906 with a density of 16 people per square mile. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

906
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
56.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Valérien vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.6%
99% below US avg
Spanish98.9%
638% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saint-Valérien vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Valérien is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Saint-Valérien vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,000
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,300

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.6%
10% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.8 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Valérien is $174,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $452 (61% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$452
61% below US avg
Rent Burden5.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.1%
Renter-Occupied7.9%
Housing Units380

Property Tax

10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.3%
70% below US avg
High School+17.1%
Graduate Degree+1.4%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density16/sq mi
Total Area56.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.8 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.5%

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