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Sainte-Élisabeth, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Élisabeth is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,390. Residents earn $71,000 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,390 Population 43/sq mi density
$71,000 Median Income $41,300 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$665 Median Rent 6.4% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $665/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $71,000
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.6%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $665
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.0%
39% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.9%
4% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,390
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$41,300
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty11.9%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$665
Ownership82.2%
Housing Units590
Rent Burden6.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+23.6%
Graduate+0.8%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Sainte-Élisabeth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Élisabeth receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Sainte-Élisabeth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Élisabeth is $71,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Élisabeth is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $665 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x 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

6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Élisabeth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches, including 14.2 inches of snow.

Sainte-Élisabeth has a population of 1,390 with a density of 43 people per square mile, spread across 32.1 square miles. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.2% female and 51.8% male. The city is predominantly White (98.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.4% of residents, while 97.5% speak Spanish.

Population

1,390
Total Population
43
People / sq mi
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
32.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Élisabeth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.4%
100% below US avg
Spanish 97.5%
627% above US avg
Other Languages 2.2%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Élisabeth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Élisabeth is $71,000, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,300. The average weekly wage is $794, 45% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 43 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 26.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sainte-Élisabeth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,000
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,300
Avg Weekly Wage$794

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.9%
4% below US avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.7 min
Drive Alone89.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Élisabeth is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $665 (43% below the national average of $1,163). 82.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 590 total housing units in the city. 6.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$665
43% below US avg
Rent Burden6.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.2%
Owner-Occupied82.2%
Renter-Occupied18.6%
Housing Units590

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-Élisabeth receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Élisabeth 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-Élisabeth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 14.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.8°F
24% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area32.1 sq mi (83.0 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates46.0950°N, 73.3518°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 14.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 84 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 105 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 84 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 80 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 140 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 123 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 125 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 38 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 144 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 110 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 106 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 119 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 102 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 107 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 105 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 97 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 46 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 9 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 110 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.8 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.0 in

Sainte-Élisabeth has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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6.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 80% below the national average of 33.7%. 23.6% have completed high school. 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.6%
80% below US avg
High School+23.6%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density43/sq mi
Total Area32.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.7 min
Drive Alone89.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.9%

Schools in Sainte-Élisabeth

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Émmélie-Caron — — — —
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Élisabeth

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFNJ misc AAC+ 80 kbps
CJLM-FM "O 103.5" Joliette, QC adult contemporary, adulte contemporain MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Sainte-Élisabeth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biophare
Centre des arts contemporains du Québec à Sorel-Tracy
Maison des Gouverneurs
Maison Louis-Cyr
Musée d'art de Joliette
Musée Gilles Villeneuve

Libraries in Sainte-Élisabeth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque «Le Survenant»0.0
Bibliothèque Adélard-Lambert0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Ours0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Paul0.0
Bibliotheque Jacqueline-Plante0.0
Bibliothèque Louis-Edmond-Hamelin0.0
Bibliothèque Louis-Landry0.0
Bibliothèque Louis-Landry0.0
Bibliothèque Louise-Amélie-Panet0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Crabtree0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Berthierville0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale St-Félix De Valois0.0
Bibliothèque Réjean Ducharme0.0
Bibliothèque Rina-Lasnier0.0
Bibliothèque Sylvie-Thouin0.0
Bibliothèque Ubaldine-Dauphin0.0
Marie-Didace0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Élisabeth

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Brandon

Gas Stations in Sainte-Élisabeth

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crevier
Garage Alban Laporte
Ultramar

Banks in Sainte-Élisabeth

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Breweries in Sainte-Élisabeth

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Albion
Brasserie Artisanale Maltström
L'Apothicaire Microbrasserie

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Élisabeth

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Élisabeth

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bois Duvernay 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Montcalm 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Centre d’excellence acrobatique de Val Saint-Côme 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Station touristique Val Saint-Côme 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Sainte-Élisabeth

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Bouthillier Airport—Small Airport
Grant Airport—Small Airport
Joliette Airport—Small Airport
L'Assomption Airport—Small Airport
Lac à la Perchaude Airport—Small Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport—Small Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue Airport—Small Airport
Louiseville Airport—Small Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette Airport—Small Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île Perrot—Small Airport
Richelieu Airport—Small Airport
Richelieu/Messier Airport—Small Airport
Rougemont Airport—Small Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Michel-des-Saints Aerodrome—Small Airport
Sorel Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
St-Esprit Aerodrome—Small Airport
St-Jérôme Airport—Small Airport
St-Louis-de-France Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathias Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport—Small Airport
ULM Québec Aerodrome—Small Airport

Post Offices in Sainte-Élisabeth

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Ste-Élisabeth

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Élisabeth

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Ste-Élisabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Élisabeth

What is the population of Sainte-Élisabeth?

Sainte-Élisabeth has a population of 1,390 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 32.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.2% female and 51.8% male.

Is Sainte-Élisabeth expensive to live in?

The median household income is $71,000, 6% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $665 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Élisabeth safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Élisabeth?

Sainte-Élisabeth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches, with 14.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Élisabeth?

The unemployment rate in Sainte-Élisabeth is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $794. There are 43 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 26.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Élisabeth?

The median home value in Sainte-Élisabeth is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $665. The homeownership rate is 82.2%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Élisabeth?

6.6% of adults in Sainte-Élisabeth hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.6% have completed high school. 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Élisabeth?

The average commute in Sainte-Élisabeth is 28 minutes. 89.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 26.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Élisabeth?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Élisabeth is 98.2% White, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino. 0.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.5% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, QC 9,471 pop · 5.0 mi Saint-Thomas, QC 3,496 pop · 5.4 mi Saint-Norbert, QC 1,060 pop · 5.4 mi Saint-Félix-de-Valois, QC 6,975 pop · 6.2 mi Saint-Charles-Borromée, QC 15,285 pop · 6.3 mi Joliette, QC 21,384 pop · 6.4 mi Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier, QC 2,253 pop · 6.9 mi Saint-Cuthbert, QC 1,821 pop · 7.3 mi Berthierville, QC 4,386 pop · 8.2 mi Sainte-Mélanie, QC 3,250 pop · 8.3 mi Saint-Ambroise-de-Kildare, QC 4,090 pop · 9.7 mi Saint-Ambroise, QC 3,883 pop · 9.9 mi Crabtree, QC 4,155 pop · 10.4 mi Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola, QC 2,048 pop · 10.7 mi
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