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Sainte-Adèle, QC

Quebec · Montreal Metro

Sainte-Adèle is a small city in Quebec with a population of 14,010. Residents earn $69,000 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,010 Population 303/sq mi density
$69,000 Median Income $49,160 per capita
$324,000 Home Value
$795 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 241 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$69,000 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$324,000 home value, $795/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $69,000
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $324,000
15% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.6%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $795
32% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.0%
150% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.7%
2% higher than US avg

How Sainte-Adèle Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population14,010
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density303/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$49,160
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty12.7%
Commute31 min

Housing

A
Home Value$324,000
Rent$795
Ownership69.0%
Housing Units6,895
Rent Burden20.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation797 ft (243 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+22.4%
Graduate+5.2%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Sainte-Adèle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Adèle receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sainte-Adèle has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Adèle is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.0%, unemployment is notably high. 12.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Adèle is $324,000, 15% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $795 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x 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

14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Adèle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches, including 95.9 inches of snow.

Sainte-Adèle has a population of 14,010 with a density of 303 people per square mile, spread across 46.2 square miles. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (97.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 4.8% of residents, while 90.2% speak Spanish.

Population

14,010
Total Population
2021 Census
303
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
46.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Adèle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 4.8%
94% below US avg
Spanish 90.2%
573% above US avg
Other Languages 5.1%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Adèle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Adèle is $69,000, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,160 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $945, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 434 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 27.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sainte-Adèle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,000
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,160
Avg Weekly Wage$945

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.7%
2% above US avg
Establishments (County)434

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.6 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home27.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Adèle is $324,000, 15% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $795 (32% below the national average of $1,163). 69.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 6,895 total housing units in the city. 20.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$324,000
15% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$795
32% below US avg
Rent Burden20.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.0%
Owner-Occupied69.0%
Renter-Occupied31.0%
Housing Units6,895

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, Sainte-Adèle receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Adèle 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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Sainte-Adèle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 95.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Area46.2 sq mi (119.7 km²)
Population Density303/sq mi
Coordinates45.9501°N, 74.1325°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 95.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

180 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 104 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 126 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 23 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 54 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 129 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 18 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 23 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 79 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 70 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 60 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 90 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 70 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 77 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 91 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 49 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 94 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 52 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 92 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 82 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.4 in
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 3.0 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
November 32°F (0°C) 4.2 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.8 in

Sainte-Adèle has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 12°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.4% have completed high school. 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 86.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.6%
57% below US avg
High School+22.4%
Graduate Degree+5.2%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density303/sq mi
Total Area46.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.6 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home27.3%

Schools in Sainte-Adèle

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Massotech
École Primaire Ste-Adèle
École Chante-au-Vent
École Hôtelière des Laurentides
École St-Joseph
École secondaire Augustin-Norbert-Morin
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Adèle

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFQR 600 Montreal, QC classic hits, news talk MP3 160 kbps
CJPB-FM 90.7 "La Voix de St-Lo" Saint-Laurent, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sainte-Adèle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecology Centre
Musée d'art contemporain des Laurentides
Musée du Ski
Musée Zénon-Alary

Libraries in Sainte-Adèle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiliothèque de Sainte-Sophie0.0
BIBLIO0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Mirabel0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Hippolyte0.0
Bibliothèque de Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs0.0
Bibliothèque Francine Paquette de Val-Morin0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Antoinette-Foucher0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Canut0.0
Biblitheque Gaston-Miron0.0
Charles-E.-Garneau0.0
Morin Heights Public Library0.0
Réseau BIBLIO des Laurentides0.0
St-Sauveur Biblotheque0.0
Val-David Bibliotheque0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Adèle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'été de Val-David
Marché public de Saint-Jérôme
Vogel
Yann & Cie

Hotels in Sainte-Adèle

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Alpine Inn
Auberge de la Gare
Auberge du P'tit train du Nord
Aux Dormants du Boisé
B&B Pantoufles et Pamplemousse
Le Chateau Sainte Adele

Cafes in Sainte-Adèle

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Citrus
Café de la Gare
Café de la Gare
Café Morin
La Fabrique Végé
Les Produits Starca Café Bistro
NOÖK | Café - Yoga - Boutique
Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Sainte-Adèle

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pine Phase I
Pine Phase II

Clinics in Sainte-Adèle

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Médicale Sainte-Adèle
CLSC des Pays-d'en-Haut
Kelvo Santé

Bus Stations in Sainte-Adèle

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #279018759

Gas Stations in Sainte-Adèle

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Ultramar

Banks in Sainte-Adèle

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins
National Bank

Gyms in Sainte-Adèle

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #12521669401
Exer-6

Golf Courses in Sainte-Adèle

4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf Alpine
Club de Golf Alpine
Club de golf le Chantecler
Golf La Vallée de Sainte-Adèle

Breweries in Sainte-Adèle

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Camp de Base

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Adèle

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Adèle

23 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Belle Neige 0.0 $0
Ski Garceau 0.0 $0
Piste de Glisse 0.0 $0
Ski La Réserve 0.0 $0
Station touristique Val Saint-Côme 0.0 $0
Centre d’excellence acrobatique de Val Saint-Côme 0.0 $0
Zone Telemark Montagne Noir 0.0 $0
Mont Tremblant Resort 0.0 $0
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 $0
Mont Blanc 0.0 $0
Ski Montcalm 0.0 $0
Vallée Bleue 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Rigaud 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Avalanche 0.0 $0
Ski Chantecler 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Gabriel 0.0 $0
Sommet Olympia 0.0 $0
Ski Morin Heights 0.0 $0
Sommet Saint-Sauveur 0.0 $0
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 $0
Mont Habitant 0.0 $0
Glissade 0.0 $0
Bois Duvernay 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sainte-Adèle

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Mont-Tremblant International AirportYTMMedium Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Alexandria AerodromeSmall Airport
Hawkesbury (East) AirportSmall Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm FieldSmall Airport
Hawkesbury AirportSmall Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza AirstripSmall Airport
Joliette AirportSmall Airport
L'Assomption AirportSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Lachute AirportSmall Airport
Lancaster AirparkSmall Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette AirportSmall Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) AirportSmall Airport
Maxville AirportSmall Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite AirportSmall Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île PerrotSmall Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Donat AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)Small Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Michel-des-Saints AerodromeSmall Airport
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
St-Michel-de-Napierville AirportSmall Airport
Val Morin AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sainte-Adèle

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Sainte-Adèle
Bureau de poste Sainte-Marguerite Station

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Adèle

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise Sainte-Adèle
Ermitage Ste-Anne
La Chapelle

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Adèle

What is the population of Sainte-Adèle?

Sainte-Adèle has a population of 14,010 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 303 people per square mile, spread across 46.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Sainte-Adèle expensive to live in?

The median household income is $69,000, 8% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $324,000 (15% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $795 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Adèle safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Adèle?

Sainte-Adèle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches, with 95.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Adèle?

The job market in Sainte-Adèle faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $945. There are 434 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 27.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Adèle?

The median home value in Sainte-Adèle is $324,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $795. The homeownership rate is 69.0%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Adèle?

14.6% of adults in Sainte-Adèle hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.4% have completed high school. 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Adèle?

The average commute in Sainte-Adèle is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 86.4% of workers drive alone to work, 1.7% use public transit, and 27.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Adèle?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Adèle is 97.6% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian. 4.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 90.2% speak Spanish.

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