Sainte-Barbe, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Barbe is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,609. Residents earn $78,500 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,609 Population 104/sq mi density
$78,500 Median Income $48,080 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$940 Median Rent 10.6% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$78,500 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $940/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,500
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.9%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $940
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.5%
53% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.3%
9% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,609
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density104/mi²
Male / Female52% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,500
Per Capita$48,080
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty11.3%
Commute32 min

Housing

A
Home Value$348,000
Rent$940
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units735
Rent Burden10.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+20.1%
Graduate+3.6%

Community

Commute32 min

Is Sainte-Barbe a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Barbe receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sainte-Barbe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Barbe is $78,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Barbe is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.1% have completed high school.

Sainte-Barbe has a population of 1,609 with a density of 104 people per square mile. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%).

Population

1,609
Total Population
104
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
15.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Barbe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only5.3%
93% below US avg
Spanish92.5%
590% above US avg
Other Languages2.2%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Barbe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Barbe is $78,500, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Sainte-Barbe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,500
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,080

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.3%
9% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.5 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Barbe is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $940 (19% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$940
19% below US avg
Rent Burden10.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.5%
Renter-Occupied24.5%
Housing Units735

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Sainte-Barbe vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Sainte-Barbe vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area15.5 sq mi (40.1 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.9%
77% below US avg
High School+20.1%
Graduate Degree+3.6%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density104/sq mi
Total Area15.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.5 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.5%

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