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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.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /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
37°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Ownership66.1%
Housing Units295
Rent Burden15.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain41.4 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
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 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. 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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Anne-du-Lac has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches, including 17.3 inches of snow.

Sainte-Anne-du-Lac has a population of 556 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 123.8 square miles. The median age is 59.6 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.1% female and 50.9% male. The city is predominantly White (99.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 2.7% of residents, while 93.8% speak Spanish.

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 Only 2.7%
97% below US avg
Spanish 93.8%
600% above US avg
Other Languages 3.6%

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. Per capita income is $30,700 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $590, 59% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 17.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 17 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 15.2% of workers work from home.

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
Avg Weekly Wage$590

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.0%
372% above US avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above US avg
Establishments (County)17

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $532 (54% below the national average of $1,163). 66.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 295 total housing units in the city. 15.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

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

Homeownership66.1%
Owner-Occupied66.1%
Renter-Occupied33.9%
Housing Units295

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-du-Lac receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Anne-du-Lac 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-du-Lac has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.4 inches. The area receives 17.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 866 feet.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average36.6°F
32% below US avg
January Average4°F (-15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Area123.8 sq mi (320.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates46.8806°N, 75.3240°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 17.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

135 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 M5.4 112 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 148 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 50 km
Jun 16, 1991 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.5 105 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 120 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 47 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 122 km
Oct 12, 2003 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.2 81 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 138 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 148 km
Nov 15, 1990 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.1 73 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 129 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 81 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 140 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 63 km
Mar 6, 1991 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada M3.9 136 km
Mar 19, 2001 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M3.9 75 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 142 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 106 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 92 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 33 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-15°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 8°F (-13°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 20°F (-7°C) 2.6 in
April 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
October 42°F (5°C) 3.8 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 3.9 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 3.0 in

Sainte-Anne-du-Lac has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 4°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.3").

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0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 23.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 84.9% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area123.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Radio Stations near Sainte-Anne-du-Lac

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFLO-FM 104.7 Mont-Laurier, 101.9 Riviere Rouge, QC contemporary hits MP3 128 kbps

Hotels in Sainte-Anne-du-Lac

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Relais Du Tourisme

Gas Stations in Sainte-Anne-du-Lac

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petroplus

Airports Near Sainte-Anne-du-Lac

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mont-Tremblant International AirportYTMMedium Airport
Aviation PLMG Inc Airport—Small Airport
Chute-Saint-Philippe Airport—Small Airport
Maniwaki AirportYMWSmall Airport
Mont Laurier Airport—Small Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite Airport—Small Airport

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Mines
2
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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Anne-du-Lac

What is the population of Sainte-Anne-du-Lac?

Sainte-Anne-du-Lac has a population of 556 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 123.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 59.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Sainte-Anne-du-Lac expensive to live in?

The median household income is $42,800, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,000 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $532 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Anne-du-Lac safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Anne-du-Lac?

Sainte-Anne-du-Lac has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 4°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.4 inches, with 17.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Anne-du-Lac?

The job market in Sainte-Anne-du-Lac faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $590. There are 17 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 15.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Anne-du-Lac?

The median home value in Sainte-Anne-du-Lac is $140,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $532. The homeownership rate is 66.1%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Anne-du-Lac?

0.0% of adults in Sainte-Anne-du-Lac hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Anne-du-Lac?

The average commute in Sainte-Anne-du-Lac is 30 minutes. 84.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Anne-du-Lac?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Anne-du-Lac is 99.1% White. 2.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 93.8% speak Spanish.

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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