Sainte-Croix, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Croix is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,529. Residents earn $62,800 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,529 Population 94/sq mi density
$62,800 Median Income $44,040 per capita
$214,000 Home Value
$620 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$62,800 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $620/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,800
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $214,000
24% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $620
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.4%
50% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.1%
6% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,529
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,800
Per Capita$44,040
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty13.1%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$214,000
Rent$620
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,125
Rent Burden13.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation492 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+24.4%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Sainte-Croix a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Croix receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sainte-Croix offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Croix is $62,800, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Croix is $214,000, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.4% have completed high school.

Sainte-Croix has a population of 2,529 with a density of 94 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.3%), with 1% Black.

Population

2,529
Total Population
2021 Census
94
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
26.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Croix vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.6%
99% below US avg
Spanish96.1%
617% above US avg
Other Languages3.4%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Croix vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Croix is $62,800, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Sainte-Croix vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,800
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,040

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.1%
6% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.9 min
Drive Alone80.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Croix is $214,000, 24% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$620
47% below US avg
Rent Burden13.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.2%
Renter-Occupied29.8%
Housing Units1,125

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area26.9 sq mi (69.6 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates45.1337°N, 72.8008°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+24.4%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density94/sq mi
Total Area26.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.9 min
Drive Alone80.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.5%

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