Sainte-Catherine, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Catherine is a small city in Quebec with a population of 16,762. Residents earn $89,000 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
16,762 Population
$89,000 Median Income $49,000 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature 231 sunny days/yr
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Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$89,000 median income
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Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $900/mo rent
Median Income $89,000
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

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

People

Population16,762
Median Age43.6 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / FemaleN/A
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

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Median Income$89,000
Per Capita$49,000
UnemploymentN/A
Poverty6.1%
Commute27 min

Housing

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Home Value$348,000
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQIN/A
Rain51.4 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation79 ft

Education

Bachelor's+N/A
High School+N/A

Community

Commute27 min

Is Sainte-Catherine a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Catherine receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Sainte-Catherine stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Catherine is $89,000, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Catherine is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Catherine experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches, including 67.2 inches of snow.

Sainte-Catherine has a population of 16,762. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.9%), with 2.7% Hispanic, 4.1% Black, 1.8% Asian.

Population

16,762
Total Population
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Catherine vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Catherine vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Catherine is $89,000, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Sainte-Catherine vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$89,000
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,000

Employment & Poverty

Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.1 min
Drive Alone86.3%
Public Transit4.8%
Work from Home19.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Catherine is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% 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$900
23% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Sainte-Catherine has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.4 inches. The area enjoys 231 sunny days per year.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.4 inches
35% above US avg
Snowfall67.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates45.4001°N, 73.5825°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.1 min
Drive Alone86.3%
Public Transit4.8%
Work from Home19.9%

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