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Sainte-Luce, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Luce is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,845. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,845 Population 102/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $46,320 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$616 Median Rent 8.6% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 272 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $616/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.4%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $616
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.3%
47% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.4%
8% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,845
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$46,320
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty11.4%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$616
Ownership79.9%
Housing Units1,295
Rent Burden8.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+19.1%
Graduate+4.7%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Sainte-Luce a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Luce receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sainte-Luce offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Luce is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Luce is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $616 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x 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

11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Luce has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 272 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches, including 15.6 inches of snow.

Sainte-Luce has a population of 2,845 with a density of 102 people per square mile, spread across 28.0 square miles. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.7% female and 50.3% male. The city is predominantly White (98.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.4% of residents, while 98.8% speak Spanish.

Population

2,845
Total Population
102
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
28.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Luce vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.4%
100% below US avg
Spanish 98.8%
637% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Luce vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Luce is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,320 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $891, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 88 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 18.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sainte-Luce vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,000
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,320
Avg Weekly Wage$891

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.4%
8% below US avg
Establishments (County)88

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.2 min
Drive Alone91.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Luce is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $616 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 79.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,295 total housing units in the city. 8.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$616
47% below US avg
Rent Burden8.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.9%
Owner-Occupied79.9%
Renter-Occupied19.7%
Housing Units1,295

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-Luce receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Luce 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-Luce has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.4 inches. The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average37.8°F
30% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area28.0 sq mi (72.6 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates48.5298°N, 68.3460°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 15.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.0 on Jan 28, 2023.

Mar 6, 2005 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.9 134 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 150 km
Nov 27, 2012 Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada M4.2 80 km
Oct 22, 1998 30 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada M4.1 140 km
Jan 20, 2002 47 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada M4.1 148 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 147 km
Jun 16, 2011 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada M3.8 101 km
May 26, 2014 29 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.7 54 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 145 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 142 km
Mar 30, 1990 6 km WSW of Grand Isle, Maine M3.5 139 km
Apr 20, 1995 31 km ESE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.3 82 km
Oct 6, 2017 24 km SE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.3 67 km
Jan 10, 2022 14 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.2 147 km
Aug 11, 2022 25 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.0 60 km
Jan 13, 2022 26 km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada M3.0 54 km
Jan 28, 2023 15 km SSE of Hauterive, Canada M3.0 60 km
Apr 22, 2012 12 km ESE of Chute-aux-Outardes, Canada M2.8 60 km
Nov 4, 2013 19 km E of Forestville, Canada M2.7 41 km
Oct 17, 2017 11 km SSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M2.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.3 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
September 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.2 in

Sainte-Luce has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 11°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (2.2").

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11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66% below the national average of 33.7%. 19.1% have completed high school. 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 91.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.4%
66% below US avg
High School+19.1%
Graduate Degree+4.7%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density102/sq mi
Total Area28.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.2 min
Drive Alone91.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.4%

Schools in Sainte-Luce

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Lévesque — — — —
École des Bois-et-Marées — — — —
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Luce

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFYX-FM 93.3 Rimouski, QC news talk MP3 160 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Bas-Saint-Laurent) Rimouski, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Rimouski, QC) blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Bas-Saint-Laurent, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Rimouski, QC) blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
CKMN 96.5 FM community radio, rimouski MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sainte-Luce

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'interprétation Zoom Nature
Maison Lamontagne
Musée régional de RImouski
Site historique maritime de Pointe-au-Père

Libraries in Sainte-Luce

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Pointe-aux-Pères0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Louis-Desrosiers0.0
Bibliothèque Lisette-Morin0.0
Bibliothèque Sainte-Luce-sur-Mer0.0
Bibliothèque Secteur Luceville0.0
Outillerie Rimouski0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Luce

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché public de Rimouski

Veterinaries in Sainte-Luce

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire de Luceville

Gas Stations in Sainte-Luce

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station-service du Garage Martin Roy

Banks in Sainte-Luce

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse Desjardins de la Rivière Neigette - Sainte-Luce-Luceville

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Luce

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sainte-Luce

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baie-Comeau AirportYBCMedium Airport
Mont Joli AirportYYYMedium Airport
Rimouski AirportYXKMedium Airport
Baie-Comeau (Manic 1) Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Sainte-Luce

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste de Sainte-Luce

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Luce

What is the population of Sainte-Luce?

Sainte-Luce has a population of 2,845 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 28.0 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 49.7% female and 50.3% male.

Is Sainte-Luce expensive to live in?

The median household income is $70,000, 7% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $616 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Luce safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Luce?

Sainte-Luce has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches, with 15.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Luce?

The unemployment rate in Sainte-Luce is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $891. There are 88 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 18.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Luce?

The median home value in Sainte-Luce is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $616. The homeownership rate is 79.9%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Luce?

11.4% of adults in Sainte-Luce hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.1% have completed high school. 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Luce?

The average commute in Sainte-Luce is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 91.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 18.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Luce?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Luce is 98.7% White. 0.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 98.8% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

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