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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.

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /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
3.5 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
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
Ownership84.9%
Housing Units3,300
Rent Burden8.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
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

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 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. 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.

Safety & Crime

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

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.

Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier has a population of 8,442 with a density of 181 people per square mile, spread across 46.6 square miles. The median age is 35.6 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.8% female and 51.1% male. The city is predominantly White (99.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 2% of residents, while 96.1% speak Spanish.

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 Only 2.0%
98% below US avg
Spanish 96.1%
617% above US avg
Other Languages 2.0%

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. Per capita income is $52,950 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,018, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 262 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 22.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

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
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)262

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below the national average of $1,163). 84.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,300 total housing units in the city. 8.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

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

Homeownership84.9%
Owner-Occupied84.9%
Renter-Occupied15.2%
Housing Units3,300

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 Catherine de la Jacques Cartier receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier 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 Catherine de la Jacques Cartier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). 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 (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 100.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet.

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

Geography

Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Area46.6 sq mi (120.7 km²)
Population Density181/sq mi
Coordinates46.8524°N, 71.6206°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 100.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.63"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 17 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 107 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 84 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 149 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 135 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 125 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 99 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 116 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 88 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 126 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 100 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 121 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 39 km
Dec 1, 1993 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada M3.5 140 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 73 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 76 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 111 km
Jan 3, 2008 15 km ESE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.4 115 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 43 km
Jan 4, 2018 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada M3.4 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 3.8 in
February 11°F (-12°C) 3.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 3.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 4.8 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 4.5 in

Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (3.2").

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11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.1% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 91% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density181/sq mi
Total Area46.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Jacques-Cartier
Saint-Denys-Garneau
École des Explorateurs
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Radio Stations near Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (320K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 320 kbps
FM93 Québec family MP3
Labgate P.YG. Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Québec City, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première Quebec City, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Choi Radio X 98,1 talk MP3 64 kbps
CBC Radio One - Quebec City, QC (MP3) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJMD 96.9 Levis, QC hip hop, radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (128K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 128 kbps
CKIA 88.3 "Radio Urbaine" Quebec City, QC radio communautaire MP3 192 kbps
CHOC-FM 88.7 Saint-Raymond de Portneuf, QC classic hits MP3 192 kbps
ckrl radio ckrl MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison de Pointe-Platon

Libraries in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque : "Au fil des mots"0.0
Bibliothèque Alain-Grandbois0.0
Bibliothèque Anne-Hébert0.0
Bibliothèque Auguste-Honoré-Gosselin0.0
Bibliothèque Félix-Leclerc0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Père-Jean-Marc-Boulé0.0
shannon municipal library0.0

Cafes in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Clinics in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CLSC de la Jacques-Cartier

Dentists in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Dentaire Jacques-Cartier
Clinique Dentaire Bossé Marois
Clinique Dentaire Stéphanie Fortin Inc.
Dr. Gilles Lamarre

Gas Stations in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Irving
Petro Canada
Shell

Banks in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins
National Bank

Shopping Malls in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Place du Torrent

Golf Courses in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de golf Lac Saint-Joseph

Breweries in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie 46° Nord

Ski Resorts Near Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Club ski Beauce 0.0 $0
Centre de Ski Le Relais 0.0 $0
A venir 0.0 $0
Station de ski du Mont Stoneham 0.0 $0
Mont-Sainte-Anne 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)Small Airport
Paquet AirportSmall Airport
Pintendre AirportSmall Airport
Québec / Neuville AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Ferdinand AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Victor-de-Beauce AirportSmall Airport
St-Anselme AirportSmall Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) AirportSmall Airport
St-Frédéric AirportSmall Airport
St-Lambert-De-Lauzon AirportSmall Airport
Victoriaville AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste de Sainte-Catherine

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Catherine

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier

What is the population of Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier?

Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier has a population of 8,442 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 181 people per square mile, spread across 46.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.8% female and 51.1% male.

Is Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier expensive to live in?

The median household income is $99,000, 32% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $300,000 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier?

Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.4 inches, with 100.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier?

Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,018. There are 262 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 22.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier?

The median home value in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier is $300,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $930. The homeownership rate is 84.9%.

How are the schools in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier?

11.3% of adults in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.1% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier?

The average commute in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier is 26 minutes. 91% of workers drive alone to work, and 22.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier is 99.1% White. 2% of residents speak only English at home, while 96.1% speak Spanish.

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