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Sainte-Anne-du-Lac, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Anne-du-Lac is a small town in Quebec with a population of 556. Residents earn $42,800 per year, which is 43% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
556 Population 4/sq mi density
$42,800 Median Income $30,700 per capita
$140,000 Home Value
$532 Median Rent 15.8% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$42,800 median income, 17.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$140,000 home value, $532/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $42,800
43% lower than US avg
Home Value $140,000
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $532
54% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.0%
372% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 28.0%
126% higher than US avg

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

People

Population556
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

D
Median Income$42,800
Per Capita$30,700
Unemployment17.0%
Poverty28.0%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$532
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units295
Rent Burden15.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation866 ft (264 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+23.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Sainte-Anne-du-Lac a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Anne-du-Lac receives an overall livability score of 2.8 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. Sainte-Anne-du-Lac has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Anne-du-Lac is $42,800, 43% below the national average of $75,149. At 17.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 28.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Anne-du-Lac is $140,000, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $532 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.0% have completed high school.

Sainte-Anne-du-Lac has a population of 556 with a density of 4 people per square mile. The median age is 59.6 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).

Population

556
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
59.6yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
123.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Anne-du-Lac vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only2.7%
97% below US avg
Spanish93.8%
600% above US avg
Other Languages3.6%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Anne-du-Lac vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Anne-du-Lac is $42,800, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Sainte-Anne-du-Lac vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,800
43% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.0%
372% above US avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.4 min
Drive Alone84.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Anne-du-Lac is $140,000, 50% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $532 (54% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,000
50% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$532
54% below US avg
Rent Burden15.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.1%
Renter-Occupied33.9%
Housing Units295

Property Tax

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+23.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area123.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.4 min
Drive Alone84.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.2%

Nearby Cities

Ferme-Neuve, QC 2,716 pop · 13.8 mi Chute-Saint-Philippe, QC 1,039 pop · 16.2 mi Lac-des-Écorces, QC 2,885 pop · 22.5 mi Mont-Laurier, QC 14,180 pop · 24.3 mi Grand-Remous, QC 1,159 pop · 33.3 mi Nominingue, QC 2,255 pop · 36.0 mi Rivière-Rouge, QC 4,631 pop · 38.7 mi Saint-Boniface, QC 5,156 pop · 40.8 mi La Macaza, QC 1,094 pop · 43.9 mi Déléage, QC 1,916 pop · 44.6 mi Maniwaki, QC 3,757 pop · 45.9 mi La Minerve, QC 1,421 pop · 47.4 mi Kitigan Zibi, QC 1,204 pop · 48.3 mi Labelle, QC 2,765 pop · 49.9 mi
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