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Sainte-Catherine, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Catherine is a small city in Quebec with a population of 17,347. Residents earn $89,000 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
17,347 Population 4,795/sq mi density
$89,000 Median Income $49,000 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 232 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$89,000 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $900/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 $89,000
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.3%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.6%
56% higher 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

Population17,347
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density4,795/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A
Median Income$89,000
Per Capita$49,000
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty6.1%
Commute27 min

Housing

A
Home Value$348,000
Rent$900
Ownership73.4%
Housing Units6,910
Rent Burden13.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain56.9 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+24.7%
Graduate+3.3%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Sainte-Catherine a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Catherine receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sainte-Catherine offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

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. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 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.

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%. 24.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Catherine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches, including 79.4 inches of snow.

Sainte-Catherine has a population of 17,347 with a density of 4,795 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.8% female and 48.2% male. The city is predominantly White (88.9%), with 2.7% Hispanic, 4.1% Black, 1.8% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 4.8% of residents, while 82.4% speak Spanish.

Population

17,347
Total Population
2021 Census
4,795
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
3.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Catherine vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 4.8%
94% below US avg
Spanish 82.4%
515% above US avg
Other Languages 12.8%

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. Per capita income is $49,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $942, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 538 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 19.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sainte-Catherine vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$89,000
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,000
Avg Weekly Wage$942

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)538

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 73.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 6,910 total housing units in the city. 13.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

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
Rent Burden13.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.4%
Owner-Occupied73.4%
Renter-Occupied26.6%
Housing Units6,910

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 receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Catherine 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 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 79.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density4,795/sq mi
Coordinates46.3184°N, 72.5663°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 79.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 103 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 148 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 145 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 140 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 148 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 83 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 146 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 34 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 75 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 75 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 42 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 130 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 68 km
Apr 24, 2010 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada M3.3 140 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 115 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 93 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 129 km
Mar 6, 2010 1 km WNW of Beaupré, Canada M3.2 150 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 142 km
May 11, 2006 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada M3.0 15 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.6 in
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
November 35°F (1°C) 3.5 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.2 in

Sainte-Catherine has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").

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11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.7% have completed high school. 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 86.3% of workers drive alone to work, while 4.8% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.3%
66% below US avg
High School+24.7%
Graduate Degree+3.3%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density4,795/sq mi
Total Area3.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Sainte-Catherine

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Trilingue Vision Trois-Rivières
École Bois-Joli
École primare Marguerite-Bourgeois
École Beauséjour
École Secondaire Chavigny
École Richelieu
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Catherine

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKOB "FM 106.9 Mauricie" Trois-Rivieres, QC news, talk MP3
CKBN "Via 90.5" Saint-Gregoire, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CHOC 88.7 classic hits, folk MP3 192 kbps
Viva 105,3 Drummondville drummondville, francophone MP3 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Rythme 100,1 Mauricie adult pop MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Sainte-Catherine

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boréalis
La forge haute - forneau neuf
La Grande maison
Maison Rocheleau
Manoir Boucher-De Niverville
Moulin seigneurial de Pointe-du-Lac
Musée de la Biodiversité du Québec
Musée des cultures du monde
Musée des Filles de Jésus
Musée des Ursulines de Trois-Rivieres
Musée militaire de Trois-Rivières 12E Régiment blindé du Canada
Musée Pop
Vieille prison de Trois-Rivières

Libraries in Sainte-Catherine

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BIBLIO0.0
Bibliothèque Aline-Piché0.0
Bibliothèque Bruno-Sigmen0.0
Bibliothèque Claude-Bouchard0.0
Bibliothèque de Baie-du-Febvre0.0
Bibliothèque de Bécancour0.0
Bibliothèque de l'UQTR0.0
Bibliothèque De La Franciade0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Etienne-des-Grès0.0
Bibliothèque Fabien-LaRochelle0.0
Bibliothèque Gatien-Lapointe0.0
Bibliothèque Jeanne-Hébert0.0
Bibliothèque Maurice-Loranger0.0
Bibliothèque Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Léonard-d'Aston0.0
Bibliothèque Simone-L.-Roy0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Catherine

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché aux puces de Trois-Rivières
Marché La Providence
Marché public de Shawinigan

Hotels in Sainte-Catherine

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Godefroy Hôtel-Spa-Golf
Comfort Inn
Complexe Hôtellier le 55
Days Inn Trois-rivieres
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Trois-Rivieres
Les Suites de Laviolette
Travelodge Trois Rivières

Cafes in Sainte-Catherine

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Morgane
Le Caféier
Morgane Café
Starbucks
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Sainte-Catherine

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fleur de Lys

Theme Parks in Sainte-Catherine

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AquaParc H2O

Clinics in Sainte-Catherine

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chiropratique familiale
CIUSSS MCQ - CLSC Godefroy

Dentists in Sainte-Catherine

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Dentaire Genest Gélinas Inc
Centre Dentaire Laroche et Lachance - Dentiste Trois-Rivières
Centre Médical & Dentaire
La clinique dentaire

Veterinaries in Sainte-Catherine

4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire St-Grégoire
Hôpital vétérinaire de Trois-Rivières
Hôpital vétérinaire Laviolette
Hôpital Vétérinaire Rive-Nord inc.

Gas Stations in Sainte-Catherine

20 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beau-Soir
Canadian tire
Costco Gasoline
Couche-Tard
Couche-Tard (Shell)
Esso
Esso
Harnois
Harnois Énergies
Irving
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada
Shell
Sonic
Ultramar
Ultramar
Ultramar
Ultramar

Banks in Sainte-Catherine

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Montreal
Desjardins
Desjardins
Desjardins
National Bank
National Bank
RBC Royal Bank

Shopping Malls in Sainte-Catherine

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bouclair
Le Carrefour Trois-Rivières

Gyms in Sainte-Catherine

6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Athlétique T-R
Crossfit U3R
Énergie Cardio
Fen-X Athletic
Fitness Genius
World Gym

Golf Courses in Sainte-Catherine

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf Godefroy

Breweries in Sainte-Catherine

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Forge du Malt - Microbrasserie

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Catherine

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sainte-Catherine

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Drummondville AirportSmall Airport
Lac à la Perchaude AirportSmall Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue AirportSmall Airport
Louiseville AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe AerodromeSmall Airport
Sorel AirportSmall Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) AirportSmall Airport
St-Dominique AirportSmall Airport
St-Louis-de-France AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil AirportSmall Airport
ULM Québec AerodromeSmall Airport
Victoriaville AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sainte-Catherine

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste ROSEMONT
Postes Canada

Treatment Centers in Sainte-Catherine

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de réadaptation en déficience physique Jacques-de-Labadie - CIUSSS MCQ
Centre De Readaptation Intrvl

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Catherine

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Centre communautaire Jean XXIII
Église Saint-Grégoire-le-Grand

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Catherine

What is the population of Sainte-Catherine?

Sainte-Catherine has a population of 17,347 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 4,795 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.8% female and 48.2% male.

Is Sainte-Catherine expensive to live in?

The median household income is $89,000, 18% 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 $900 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Catherine safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Catherine?

Sainte-Catherine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.9 inches, with 79.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Catherine?

The unemployment rate in Sainte-Catherine is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $942. There are 538 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 19.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Catherine?

The median home value in Sainte-Catherine is $348,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $900. The homeownership rate is 73.4%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Catherine?

11.3% of adults in Sainte-Catherine hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.7% have completed high school. 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Catherine?

The average commute in Sainte-Catherine is 27 minutes. 86.3% of workers drive alone to work, 4.8% use public transit, and 19.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Catherine?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Catherine is 88.9% White, 4.1% Black or African American, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% Asian. 4.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 82.4% speak Spanish.

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