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Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,028. Residents earn $62,400 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,028 Population 27/sq mi density
$62,400 Median Income $41,400 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$472 Median Rent 6.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$62,400 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $472/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,400
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $472
59% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.7%
86% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.6%
10% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,028
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,400
Per Capita$41,400
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty13.6%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$472
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units515
Rent Burden6.1%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation85 ft (26 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+16.9%
Graduate+2.7%

Community

Commute30 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan is $62,400, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $472 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 16.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan has a population of 1,028 with a density of 27 people per square mile. The median age is 57.2 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

1,028
Total Population
2021 Census
27
People / sq mi
57.2yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
37.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish99.0%
639% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan is $62,400, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,400
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.6%
10% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.5 min
Drive Alone92.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $472 (59% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$472
59% below US avg
Rent Burden6.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.5%
Renter-Occupied17.5%
Housing Units515

Property Tax

In Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.7%
74% below US avg
High School+16.9%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density27/sq mi
Total Area37.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.5 min
Drive Alone92.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.2%

Nearby Cities

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