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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.

3.0 /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
43°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Ownership75.5%
Housing Units735
Rent Burden10.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)

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 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. 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.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Barbe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches, including 10.9 inches of snow.

Sainte-Barbe has a population of 1,609 with a density of 104 people per square mile, spread across 15.5 square miles. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.2% female and 52.5% male. The city is predominantly White (98.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 5.3% of residents, while 92.5% speak Spanish.

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 Only 5.3%
93% below US avg
Spanish 92.5%
590% above US avg
Other Languages 2.2%

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. Per capita income is $48,080 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $925, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 50 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes. 20.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sainte-Barbe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,500
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,080
Avg Weekly Wage$925

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.3%
9% below US avg
Establishments (County)50

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $940 (19% below the national average of $1,163). 75.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 735 total housing units in the city. 10.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

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

Homeownership75.5%
Owner-Occupied75.5%
Renter-Occupied24.5%
Housing Units735

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-Barbe receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Barbe 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-Barbe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.5 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area15.5 sq mi (40.1 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates45.1631°N, 74.1956°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 10.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

164 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 128 km
Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 82 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 94 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 41 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 92 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 77 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 77 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 85 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 129 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 94 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 98 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 12 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 150 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 57 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 95 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 55 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 105 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 14 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 118 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 135 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 33 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 3.1 in

Sainte-Barbe has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 77% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.1% have completed high school. 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 92.9% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density104/sq mi
Total Area15.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Radio Stations near Sainte-Barbe

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFQR 600 canada, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
CFQR 600 Montreal, QC classic hits, news talk MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Sainte-Barbe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
WESTVILLE HISTORICAL ORGANIZATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
Centre d'interprétation du site archéologique Droulers-Tsiionhiakwhata
Maison Trestler
Moulin historique de Coteau-du-Lac
Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Musée Yves-Abran
MUSO
Pointe-du-Buisson/Musée québécois d'archéologie

Libraries in Sainte-Barbe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
CHATEAUGAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY4 JOHN ST.0.05,201
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Adrienne-DeMontigny0.0
Bibliothèque Armand-Frappier0.0
Bibliothèque Armand-Frappier0.0
Bibliothèque de Ormstown0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Lazare0.0
Bibliothèque Gaby-Farmer-Denis0.0
Bibliothèque Guy Godin0.0
Bibliothèque Intermunicipale de Dorion-Vaudreuil0.0
Bibliothèque Jules-Fournier0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Les Coteaux0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Lucie-Benoit0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Maxime-Raymond0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Terrasse-Vaudreuil0.0
Bibliothèque Pincourt0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Polycarpe0.0
The Little Green Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Barbe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché champêtre de Coteau-du-Lac
Marché public de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
Saint-Anne's Market

Gas Stations in Sainte-Barbe

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petroplus
Sonic

Breweries in Sainte-Barbe

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Microbrasserie Maltéus
Microbrasserie Trois-Lacs

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Barbe

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sugarbush 87.0 16 1,240 $83 November - April — Yes
Loon Mountain 50.0 12 930 $73 November - April — Yes
Ski Mont Rigaud 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bois Duvernay 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Glissade 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Cell Towers in Sainte-Barbe

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
RT 11 (102863)MTOWER50

Airports Near Sainte-Barbe

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Cornwall Regional AirportYCCMedium Airport
Massena International Airport Richards FieldMSSMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Plattsburgh International AirportPBGMedium Airport
Adirondack Airpark Estates Airport—Small Airport
Alexandria Aerodrome—Small Airport
Catalano Airfield—Small Airport
Hawkesbury (East) Airport—Small Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm Field—Small Airport
Hawkesbury Airport—Small Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza Airstrip—Small Airport
High Banks Farm Landing Area Airport—Small Airport
L'Assomption Airport—Small Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport—Small Airport
Lachute Airport—Small Airport
Lancaster Airpark—Small Airport
Long Sault Airstrip—Small Airport
Malone Dufort Airport—Small Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) Airport—Small Airport
Maxville Airport—Small Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île Perrot—Small Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare Airport—Small Airport
Mountain View Airpark—Small Airport
Northway Airport—Small Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)—Small Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie Aerodrome—Small Airport
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Aerodrome—Small Airport
Secret Spot Airport—Small Airport
St-Jérôme Airport—Small Airport
St-Michel-de-Napierville Airport—Small Airport
Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee Airport—Small Airport
Vasile Field—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Barbe

What is the population of Sainte-Barbe?

Sainte-Barbe has a population of 1,609 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 15.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.2% female and 52.5% male.

Is Sainte-Barbe expensive to live in?

The median household income is $78,500, 4% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $348,000 (23% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $940 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Barbe safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Barbe?

Sainte-Barbe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches, with 10.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Barbe?

The unemployment rate in Sainte-Barbe is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $925. There are 50 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 32 minutes, and 20.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Barbe?

The median home value in Sainte-Barbe is $348,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $940. The homeownership rate is 75.5%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Barbe?

7.9% of adults in Sainte-Barbe hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.1% have completed high school. 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Barbe?

The average commute in Sainte-Barbe is 32 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 92.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 20.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Barbe?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Barbe is 98.5% White, 0.9% Black or African American. 5.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 92.5% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Saint-Stanislas-de-Kostka, QC 1,852 pop · 3.3 mi Huntingdon, QC 2,556 pop · 5.7 mi Godmanchester, QC 1,403 pop · 6.2 mi Saint-Zotique, QC 9,618 pop · 6.6 mi Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC 42,787 pop · 6.7 mi Saint-Anicet, QC 2,754 pop · 8.2 mi Rivière-Beaudette, QC 2,489 pop · 8.2 mi Les Coteaux, QC 5,643 pop · 8.5 mi Hinchinbrooke, QC 2,187 pop · 9.1 mi Coteau-du-Lac, QC 7,473 pop · 9.5 mi Ormstown, QC 3,917 pop · 9.8 mi Saint-Polycarpe, QC 2,372 pop · 10.7 mi Les Cèdres, QC 7,184 pop · 12.1 mi Saint-Clet, QC 1,700 pop · 13.2 mi
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