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Sainte-Florence, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Florence is a small town in Quebec with a population of 367. Residents earn $46,800 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
367 Population 9/sq mi density
$46,800 Median Income $31,700 per capita
$80,000 Home Value
$476 Median Rent 8.1% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$46,800 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $476/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $46,800
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.4%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $476
59% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 26.8%
116% higher than US avg

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

People

Population367
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female51% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$46,800
Per Capita$31,700
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty26.8%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$476
Ownership79.0%
Housing Units190
Rent Burden8.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation364 ft (111 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+17.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Sainte-Florence a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Florence receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Sainte-Florence has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Florence is $46,800, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 26.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Florence is $80,000, 72% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $476 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x 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

4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Florence has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 258 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches, including 18.9 inches of snow.

Sainte-Florence has a population of 367 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 40.0 square miles. The median age is 56.4 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.3% female and 51.4% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0% of residents, while 100% speak Spanish.

Population

367
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
56.4yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
40.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Florence vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish 100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Florence vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Florence is $46,800, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,700 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $610, 57% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 11 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sainte-Florence vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,800
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,700
Avg Weekly Wage$610

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg
Poverty Rate26.8%
116% above US avg
Establishments (County)11

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Drive Alone82.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Florence is $80,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $476 (59% below the national average of $1,163). 79.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 190 total housing units in the city. 8.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$476
59% below US avg
Rent Burden8.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.0%
Owner-Occupied79.0%
Renter-Occupied21.1%
Housing Units190

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-Florence receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Florence 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-Florence has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average35.6°F
34% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area40.0 sq mi (103.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates48.2648°N, 67.2395°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.69"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.0 on Jan 28, 2023.

Nov 27, 2012 Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada M4.2 62 km
Jan 16, 2015 37 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada M4.1 134 km
Oct 22, 1998 30 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada M4.1 122 km
Jan 20, 2002 47 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada M4.1 138 km
Jul 23, 2002 48 km S of Saint-Alexandre, Canada M4.0 149 km
Jul 15, 1998 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M4.0 146 km
May 6, 1995 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.9 149 km
Jul 14, 1994 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.8 149 km
May 26, 2014 29 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.7 96 km
Jan 5, 2005 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.7 148 km
Mar 28, 1994 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada M3.6 137 km
Dec 12, 1990 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.5 149 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 132 km
Oct 18, 2003 48 km ESE of Hamlin, Maine M3.5 147 km
Mar 30, 2012 44 km SW of Bathurst, Canada M3.4 133 km
Apr 28, 2014 81 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.4 149 km
Apr 23, 1991 83 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.3 149 km
Apr 20, 1995 31 km ESE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.3 105 km
Oct 6, 2017 24 km SE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.3 102 km
Aug 28, 2013 84 km W of Miramichi, Canada M3.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 8°F (-13°C) 2.6 in
March 20°F (-7°C) 2.8 in
April 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
October 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 3.9 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 3.7 in

Sainte-Florence has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 5°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (2.6").

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4.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 87% below the national average of 33.7%. 17.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 82.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.4%
87% below US avg
High School+17.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area40.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Drive Alone82.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Radio Stations near Sainte-Florence

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sainte-Florence

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison et collection Dr Joseph Frenette
Matamajaw fishing site

Libraries in Sainte-Florence

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Bertrand B.-Leblanc0.0
Bibliothèque Madeleine-Gagnon0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Florence

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Public Matapédien

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Florence

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Parc régional de Val-d'Irène 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Sainte-Florence

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Matane AirportYMEMedium Airport
Causapscal Airport—Small Airport
Downs Gulch Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Quentin Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Sainte-Florence

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste de Sainte-Florence

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Florence

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Sainte-Florence

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Florence

What is the population of Sainte-Florence?

Sainte-Florence has a population of 367 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 40.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.3% female and 51.4% male.

Is Sainte-Florence expensive to live in?

The median household income is $46,800, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $476 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Florence safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Florence?

Sainte-Florence has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 18.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Florence?

The unemployment rate in Sainte-Florence is 7.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $610. There are 11 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Florence?

The median home value in Sainte-Florence is $80,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $476. The homeownership rate is 79.0%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Florence?

4.4% of adults in Sainte-Florence hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Florence?

The average commute in Sainte-Florence is 26 minutes. 82.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Florence?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Florence is 100% White. 0% of residents speak only English at home, while 100% speak Spanish.

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