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Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton is a small town in Quebec with a population of 853. Residents earn $64,500 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
853 Population 15/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $38,800 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 4.8% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $64,500
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.7%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.0%
11% lower than US avg

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

People

Population853
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female52% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$38,800
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty11.0%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$647
Ownership95.5%
Housing Units335
Rent Burden4.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain47.7 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation1,732 ft (528 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+20.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton is $64,500, 14% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x 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

6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches, including 20.8 inches of snow.

Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton has a population of 853 with a density of 15 people per square mile, spread across 56.6 square miles. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.4% female and 52.1% male. The city is predominantly White (98.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1.2% of residents, while 97.7% speak Spanish.

Population

853
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
56.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.2%
99% below US avg
Spanish 97.7%
629% above US avg
Other Languages 1.2%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton is $64,500, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,800. The average weekly wage is $746, 48% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 26 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes. 13.0% of workers work from home.

Income: Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,500
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,800
Avg Weekly Wage$746

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below US avg
Establishments (County)26

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.4 min
Drive Alone87.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 95.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 335 total housing units in the city. 4.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden4.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership95.5%
Owner-Occupied95.5%
Renter-Occupied3.0%
Housing Units335

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-Cécile-de-Whitton receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton 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-Cécile-de-Whitton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,732 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average37.9°F
30% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,732 ft (528 m)
Area56.6 sq mi (146.5 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates45.6675°N, 70.9411°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 20.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 17, 2025.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 131 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 147 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 128 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 106 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 125 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 113 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 132 km
Jan 4, 2018 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada M3.4 138 km
Dec 25, 1999 4 km NE of Saint Albans, Maine M3.0 147 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 115 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km SSW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M2.9 126 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 144 km
Nov 9, 2009 southern Quebec, Canada M2.9 114 km
Jan 3, 2018 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada M2.9 138 km
Nov 8, 1997 2 km SW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M2.9 128 km
Nov 6, 1997 St. Lawrence Valley region, Quebec, Canada M2.8 128 km
Aug 13, 2016 southern Quebec, Canada M2.7 128 km
Apr 21, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M2.7 114 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km W of Valcourt, Canada M2.7 117 km
Aug 9, 2021 12 km E of Bécancour, Canada M2.7 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 3.3 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in
May 49°F (10°C) 4.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 4.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in Wettest
September 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
October 42°F (6°C) 4.1 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 4.0 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 3.9 in

Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 10°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.0").

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6.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 80% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 87% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.7%
80% below US avg
High School+20.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density15/sq mi
Total Area56.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.4 min
Drive Alone87.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.0%

Radio Stations near Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKLD "Plaisir 105.5" Thetford Mines, QC soft adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
CoolFM Beauce classic rock MP3 128 kbps
CHJM "Mix 99.7" Saint-Georges, QC contemporary hits, top 40 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abri du prêtre
Maison Culturelle Laurier Gauthier
Musée Donald Morrison

Banks in Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Eldorado - Secteur St-Paul 0.0 $0
Ski Eldorado - Secteur 10e Rang 0.0 $0
Centre de ski Saint-Georges 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Saint-Georges AirportMedium Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)Small Airport
Lambton AirportSmall Airport
Newton FieldSmall Airport
Saint-Cyprien AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Ferdinand AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Victor-de-Beauce AirportSmall Airport
St-Frédéric AirportSmall Airport
Steven A. Bean Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Sugarloaf Regional AirportSmall Airport
Thetford Mines AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Ste-Cecile de Whitton

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton

What is the population of Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton?

Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton has a population of 853 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 56.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.4% female and 52.1% male.

Is Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $64,500, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton?

Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.7 inches, with 20.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton?

Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $746. There are 26 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 13.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton?

The median home value in Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 95.5%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton?

6.7% of adults in Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton?

The average commute in Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 87% of workers drive alone to work, and 13.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton is 98.7% White. 1.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.7% speak Spanish.

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