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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.

3.0 /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
42°F Avg Temperature 250 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Ownership70.2%
Housing Units1,125
Rent Burden13.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain47.5 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation492 ft (150 m)

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 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. 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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Croix has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 17.2 inches of snow.

Sainte-Croix has a population of 2,529 with a density of 94 people per square mile, spread across 26.9 square miles. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.4% female and 52.6% male. The city is predominantly White (96.3%), with 1% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.6% of residents, while 96.1% speak Spanish.

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 Only 0.6%
99% below US avg
Spanish 96.1%
617% above US avg
Other Languages 3.4%

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. Per capita income is $44,040 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $847, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 78 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 23.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sainte-Croix vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,800
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,040
Avg Weekly Wage$847

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.1%
6% above US avg
Establishments (County)78

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 70.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,125 total housing units in the city. 13.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

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

Homeownership70.2%
Owner-Occupied70.2%
Renter-Occupied29.8%
Housing Units1,125

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-Croix receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Croix 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-Croix has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area26.9 sq mi (69.6 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates45.1337°N, 72.8008°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 99 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 132 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 143 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 78 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 104 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 146 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 55 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 115 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 87 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 96 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 101 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 117 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 86 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 134 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 138 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 100 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 101 km
Feb 28, 2010 5 km NNW of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.4 145 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 135 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.3 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.8 in

Sainte-Croix has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 14°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.6").

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6.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 81% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.4% have completed high school. 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 80.6% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density94/sq mi
Total Area26.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Radio Stations near Sainte-Croix

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIDI-FM 99.1 Knowlton, QC community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sainte-Croix

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MONTGOMERY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8023264404$89,162
OPERA HOUSE AT ENOSBURG FALLS VTHISTORIC PRESERVATION123 DEPOT STREET8029336171$34,957
CHESTER A ARTHUR HOMEHISTORIC PRESERVATION8028283051
ENOSBURGH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
HIGHGATE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATIONPO BOX 222
RICHFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
Grange Ronde de Mystic
Le Musée du chocolat de la confiserie Bromont
Musée des communications et d'histoire de Sutton
Musée Missiquoi

Libraries in Sainte-Croix

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ENOSBURG PUBLIC241 MAIN ST.0.023,400
ARVIN A. BROWN PUBLIC88 MAIN ST.0.08,372
HIGHGATE PUBLIC17 MILL HILL0.08,112
HASTON5167 MAIN ST.0.04,108
Bibliothèque communautaire de Frelighsburg0.0
Bibliothèque Léon-Maurice-Côté de Bedford0.0
Bibliothèque municipale & scolaire de Sutton0.0
Bibliothèque Sutton0.0
Bromont Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Croix

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Enosburgh Falls Farmers MarketMain St05/16/2015 to 10/31/2015Wed: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;
Marché Station Gourmande
MONTGOMERY FARMERS MARKET2044 N Main Street05/27/2017 to 09/02/2017Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Richford Farmers' Market21 Main Street (in parking lot across from Main Street Grocery)06/21/2014 to 10/04/2014Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;Yes

Cafes in Sainte-Croix

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'épicerie Café Dunham

Gas Stations in Sainte-Croix

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ultramar

Breweries in Sainte-Croix

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
À L'Abordage Microbrasserie
La Ferme - Brasserie Rurale

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Croix

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Croix

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Stowe 70.0 13 1,116 $106 November - April Yes Yes
Owl's Head 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bromont Montagne d'Expérience 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Orford 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Sainte-Croix

47 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International AirportBTVMedium Airport
Plattsburgh International AirportPBGMedium Airport
St Jean AirportYJNMedium Airport
Allenholm Airport—Small Airport
Bouthillier Airport—Small Airport
Butler Island Airport—Small Airport
Catamount Airfield—Small Airport
Crossroad Airport—Small Airport
Davis Private Airport—Small Airport
Douglas Field—Small Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Farnham Airport—Small Airport
Franklin County State Airport—Small Airport
Grant Airport—Small Airport
Greenwoods Airfield—Small Airport
Hawk's Nest Airport—Small Airport
L'Assomption Airport—Small Airport
Lightning Bolt Field Airport—Small Airport
Mansonville Airport—Small Airport
Meadow STOLport—Small Airport
Morrisville-Stowe State AirportMVLSmall Airport
Mountain View Airpark—Small Airport
Mountain View Farm Airport—Small Airport
Muddy Paw Airport—Small Airport
Northeast Kingdom International AirportEFKSmall Airport
Northern Lights Airport—Small Airport
Perras Field—Small Airport
Richelieu Airport—Small Airport
Richelieu/Messier Airport—Small Airport
Rougemont Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Savage Island Airport—Small Airport
Secret Spot Airport—Small Airport
Shaw Meadow Airport—Small Airport
Shelburne Farms Airport—Small Airport
Sky Acres Airport—Small Airport
Smith Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathias Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport—Small Airport
Taylor Airport—Small Airport
Two Tails Airport—Small Airport
Valcourt Airport—Small Airport
Villeneuve Field—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Croix

What is the population of Sainte-Croix?

Sainte-Croix has a population of 2,529 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 94 people per square mile, spread across 26.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.4% female and 52.6% male.

Is Sainte-Croix expensive to live in?

The median household income is $62,800, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Croix safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Croix?

Sainte-Croix has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.5 inches, with 17.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Croix?

The unemployment rate in Sainte-Croix is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $847. There are 78 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 23.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Croix?

The median home value in Sainte-Croix is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $620. The homeownership rate is 70.2%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Croix?

6.3% of adults in Sainte-Croix hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.4% have completed high school. 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Croix?

The average commute in Sainte-Croix is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 80.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Croix?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Croix is 96.3% White, 1% Black or African American. 0.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 96.1% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Dunham, QC 3,599 pop · 0.1 mi Cowansville, QC 15,234 pop · 5.2 mi Frelighsburg, QC 1,123 pop · 5.6 mi Brigham, QC 2,282 pop · 8.4 mi Sutton, QC 4,548 pop · 9.3 mi Richford, VT 1,600 pop · 11.6 mi Saint-Alphonse-de-Granby, QC 3,341 pop · 13.3 mi Farnham, QC 10,149 pop · 13.6 mi Saint-Armand, QC 1,228 pop · 13.8 mi Shefford, QC 7,253 pop · 14.5 mi Bromont, QC 11,357 pop · 14.6 mi Lac-Brome, QC 5,923 pop · 15.0 mi Enosburg Falls, VT 1,595 pop · 15.5 mi Ange-Gardien, QC 2,889 pop · 16.3 mi
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