Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,253. Residents earn $75,500 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,253 Population 87/sq mi density
$75,500 Median Income $49,080 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$680 Median Rent 8.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$75,500 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $680/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,500
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.4%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $680
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.5%
15% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,253
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density87/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,500
Per Capita$49,080
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty10.5%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$680
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units960
Rent Burden8.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+23.6%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute26 min

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

Based on current data, Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier 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-Berthier is $75,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $680 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.6% have completed high school.

Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier has a population of 2,253 with a density of 87 people per square mile. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%), with 1.4% Black.

Population

2,253
Total Population
87
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
25.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

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

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.2%
100% below US avg
Spanish98.0%
631% above US avg
Other Languages1.8%

Social Characteristics

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

The median household income in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier is $75,500, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

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

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,500
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,080

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.5%
15% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone90.1%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home16.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $680 (42% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$680
42% below US avg
Rent Burden8.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.3%
Renter-Occupied18.2%
Housing Units960

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area25.9 sq mi (67.0 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.4%
78% below US avg
High School+23.6%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density87/sq mi
Total Area25.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone90.1%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home16.8%

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