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Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,597. Residents earn $78,000 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,597 Population 76/sq mi density
$78,000 Median Income $44,320 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$496 Median Rent 4.4% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 270 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
$78,000 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $496/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $78,000
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.9%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $496
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.9%
92% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
48% lower than US avg

How Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,597
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density76/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,000
Per Capita$44,320
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty6.4%
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$496
Ownership86.2%
Housing Units690
Rent Burden4.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain36.1 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation151 ft (46 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+18.1%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute16 min

Is Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière 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. Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière is $78,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $496 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x 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

10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches, including 13.6 inches of snow.

Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière has a population of 1,597 with a density of 76 people per square mile, spread across 21.2 square miles. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.1% female and 51.6% male. The city is predominantly White (99.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.3% of residents, while 98.4% speak Spanish.

Population

1,597
Total Population
76
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
21.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.3%
100% below US avg
Spanish 98.4%
635% above US avg
Other Languages 1.3%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière is $78,000, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,320 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $852, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 50 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 17.5% of workers work from home.

Income: Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,000
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,320
Avg Weekly Wage$852

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.9%
92% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.2 min
Drive Alone92.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $496 (57% below the national average of $1,163). 86.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 690 total housing units in the city. 4.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, 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$496
57% below US avg
Rent Burden4.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.2%
Owner-Occupied86.2%
Renter-Occupied13.8%
Housing Units690

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-Anne-de-la-Pocatière receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière 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-Anne-de-la-Pocatière has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.1 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area21.2 sq mi (54.8 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates47.3674°N, 70.0388°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 13.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Mar 6, 2005 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.9 48 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 35 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 122 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 46 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 49 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 82 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 37 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 45 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 31 km
Jul 14, 2006 13 km SW of Winterville, Maine M3.9 116 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 45 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 36 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 27 km
Jun 16, 2011 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada M3.8 104 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 26 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 38 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 34 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 13 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 41 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
July 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.0 in

Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 11°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.3").

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10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68% below the national average of 33.7%. 18.1% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 92.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.9%
68% below US avg
High School+18.1%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density76/sq mi
Total Area21.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.2 min
Drive Alone92.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.5%

Museums in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancien Palais de Justice
Le musée des Anciens Canadiens
Musée québécois de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation
Musée régional de Kamouraska
village miniature

Libraries in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
public library0.0

Hotels in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Martinet
Le Pocatois

Theatres in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salle Andre Gagnon

Gas Stations in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Petro-Canada
Sonicarte
Ultramar

Banks in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse Desjardins

Shopping Malls in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Centre La Pocatiere

Breweries in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Baleine endiablée

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Le Massif 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Grand-Fonds 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlevoix AirportYMLMedium Airport
Rivière-du-Loup AirportYRIMedium Airport
Grosse-Île Airport—Small Airport
Île aux Coudres Airport—Small Airport
Île Sainte-Marguerite Airport—Small Airport
Île-aux-Grues Airport—Small Airport
Montmagny Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathedral of Saint Ann

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière

What is the population of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière?

Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière has a population of 1,597 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 21.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.1% female and 51.6% male.

Is Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière expensive to live in?

The median household income is $78,000, 4% 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 $496 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière?

Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.1 inches, with 13.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière?

The unemployment rate in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière is 6.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $852. There are 50 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 16 minutes, and 17.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière?

The median home value in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $496. The homeownership rate is 86.2%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière?

10.9% of adults in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.1% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière?

The average commute in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière is 16 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 92.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 17.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière is 99.7% White. 0.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 98.4% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

La Pocatière, QC 4,078 pop · 0.2 mi Saint-Pacôme, QC 1,806 pop · 4.9 mi Mont-Carmel, QC 1,160 pop · 9.9 mi Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, QC 3,329 pop · 15.1 mi St-Jean-Port-Joli, QC 3,304 pop · 15.1 mi Saint-Pascal, QC 3,530 pop · 15.2 mi Les Éboulements, QC 1,465 pop · 15.3 mi Saint-Aubert, QC 1,441 pop · 15.5 mi L'Isle-aux-Coudres, QC 1,116 pop · 16.4 mi La Malbaie, QC 8,235 pop · 20.5 mi Saint-Hilarion, QC 1,146 pop · 22.1 mi Baie-Saint-Paul, QC 7,371 pop · 22.1 mi L'Islet-sur-Mer, QC 3,803 pop · 22.7 mi L'Islet, QC 3,803 pop · 23.4 mi
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