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Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier, QC

Quebec

Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier is a small city in Quebec with a population of 8,442. Residents earn $99,000 per year, which is 32% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
8,442 Population 181/sq mi density
$99,000 Median Income $52,950 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$930 Median Rent 8.4% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 219 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$99,000 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $930/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $99,000
32% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.3%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $930
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

How Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,442
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density181/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A+
Median Income$99,000
Per Capita$52,950
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty4.4%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$930
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,300
Rent Burden8.4%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain60.4 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation535 ft (163 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+20.1%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute26 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier is $99,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches, including 100.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier has a population of 8,442 with a density of 181 people per square mile. The median age is 35.6 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).

Population

8,442
Total Population
2021 Census
181
People / sq mi
35.6yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
46.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only2.0%
98% below US avg
Spanish96.1%
617% above US avg
Other Languages2%

Social Characteristics

Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier is $99,000, which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$99,000
32% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Drive Alone91.0%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home22.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below US avg
Rent Burden8.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.9%
Renter-Occupied15.2%
Housing Units3,300

Property Tax

In Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 60.4 inches. The area enjoys 219 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall60.4 inches
59% above US avg
Snowfall100.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Area46.6 sq mi (120.7 km²)
Population Density181/sq mi
Coordinates46.8524°N, 71.6206°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.3%
66% below US avg
High School+20.1%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density181/sq mi
Total Area46.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Drive Alone91.0%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home22.2%

Nearby Cities

Fossambault-sur-le-Lac, QC 2,327 pop · 1.7 mi Shannon, QC 6,432 pop · 5.4 mi Pont-Rouge, QC 10,121 pop · 7.6 mi Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, QC 3,223 pop · 9.2 mi Neuville, QC 4,475 pop · 10.8 mi Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC 19,907 pop · 11.1 mi Saint-Basile, QC 2,709 pop · 11.7 mi La Haute-Saint-Charles, QC 88,460 pop · 12.0 mi Wendake, QC 2,200 pop · 12.5 mi Donnacona, QC 7,436 pop · 12.9 mi Neufchâtel-Est–Lebourgneuf, QC 37,540 pop · 13.2 mi Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, QC 1,682 pop · 13.2 mi L'Ancienne-Lorette, QC 16,970 pop · 13.3 mi Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf, QC 1,140 pop · 14.0 mi
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