Saint-Zénon, QC

Quebec

Saint-Zénon is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,317. Residents earn $52,000 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,317 Population 8/sq mi density
$52,000 Median Income $41,500 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$620 Median Rent 11.7% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$52,000 median income, 15.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $620/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,000
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.9%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $620
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.9%
342% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.4%
73% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,317
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C
Median Income$52,000
Per Capita$41,500
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty21.4%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$620
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units740
Rent Burden11.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+28.2%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Saint-Zénon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Zénon receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Saint-Zénon has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Zénon is $52,000, 31% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Zénon 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. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

4.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.2% have completed high school.

Saint-Zénon has a population of 1,317 with a density of 8 people per square mile. The median age is 60.8 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%).

Population

1,317
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
60.8yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
177.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.9%
Female 44.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Zénon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.9%
98% below US avg
Spanish94.3%
604% above US avg
Other Languages3.8%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Zénon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Zénon is $52,000, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Saint-Zénon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,000
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.9%
342% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.4%
73% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Drive Alone81.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Zénon is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below US avg).

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 Burden11.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.1%
Renter-Occupied16.9%
Housing Units740

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Saint-Zénon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area177.8 sq mi (460.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates46.5619°N, 73.8182°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
4.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.9%
85% below US avg
High School+28.2%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density8/sq mi
Total Area177.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Drive Alone81.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.8%

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