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.

3.5 /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
3.5 / 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
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units6,910
Rent Burden13.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQIN/A
Rain56.9 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation30 ft

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 3.5 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.

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. 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

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 Only4.8%
94% below US avg
Spanish82.4%
515% above US avg
Other Languages12.8%

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. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 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

Unemployment5.6%
56% above US avg
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
Rent Burden13.8%

Ownership & Property

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

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 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.9 inches. The area enjoys 232 sunny days per year.

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.9 inches
50% above US avg
Snowfall79.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

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
11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg).

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

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

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

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