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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.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /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
41°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Ownership81.3%
Housing Units960
Rent Burden8.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)

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

Safety & Crime

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

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 265 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches, including 14.1 inches of snow.

Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier has a population of 2,253 with a density of 87 people per square mile, spread across 25.9 square miles. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.8% female and 52.4% male. The city is predominantly White (98.4%), with 1.4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.2% of residents, while 98% speak Spanish.

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 Only 0.2%
100% below US avg
Spanish 98.0%
631% above US avg
Other Languages 1.8%

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. Per capita income is $49,080 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $944, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 70 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 16.8% of workers work from home.

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
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.5%
15% below US avg
Establishments (County)70

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $680 (42% below the national average of $1,163). 81.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 960 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 3.3x.

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

Homeownership81.3%
Owner-Occupied81.3%
Renter-Occupied18.2%
Housing Units960

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-Geneviève-de-Berthier receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier 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-Geneviève-de-Berthier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.4 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.1°F
24% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area25.9 sq mi (67.0 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates46.0889°N, 73.2074°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

106 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 95 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 113 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 95 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 90 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 150 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 133 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 136 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 37 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 116 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 116 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 103 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 20 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 109 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 118 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 124 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 108 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 35 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 120 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 129 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 2.3 in
March 24°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.0 in

Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and March the driest (2.2").

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7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 78% below the national average of 33.7%. 23.6% have completed high school. 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 90.1% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density87/sq mi
Total Area25.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Radio Stations near Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier

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-Geneviève-de-Berthier

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

Libraries in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier

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 Municipale0.0
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-Geneviève-de-Berthier

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Brandon

Hotels in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Days Inn Berthierville

Cafes in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks
Tim Hortons

Bus Stations in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #1355819944

Gas Stations in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Huile Berthier
Petro-Canada
Shell
Ultramar

Breweries in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale Maltström

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier

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-Geneviève-de-Berthier

25 airports within the area.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier

What is the population of Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier?

Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier has a population of 2,253 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 25.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.8% female and 52.4% male.

Is Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier expensive to live in?

The median household income is $75,500, 0% 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 $680 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier?

Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier?

Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $944. There are 70 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 16.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier?

The median home value in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $680. The homeownership rate is 81.3%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier?

7.4% of adults in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.6% have completed high school. 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier?

The average commute in Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier is 26 minutes. 90.1% of workers drive alone to work, 1.6% use public transit, and 16.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier is 98.4% White, 1.4% Black or African American. 0.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 98% speak Spanish.

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