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Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,445. Residents earn $61,200 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,445 Population 34/sq mi density
$61,200 Median Income $40,900 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$940 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 252 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$61,200 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $940/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $61,200
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $940
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.2%
211% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.8%
19% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,445
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density34/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,200
Per Capita$40,900
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty14.8%
Commute35 min

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$940
Ownership83.3%
Housing Units690
Rent Burden13.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation1,302 ft (397 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+24.2%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute35 min

Is Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides receives an overall livability score of 2.9 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, long commute times. Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.2%, unemployment is notably high. 14.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x 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

12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 252 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches, including 21.2 inches of snow.

Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides has a population of 1,445 with a density of 34 people per square mile, spread across 42.1 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.1% female and 51.6% male. The city is predominantly White (99.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 3.8% of residents, while 92.4% speak Spanish.

Population

1,445
Total Population
34
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
42.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 3.8%
95% below US avg
Spanish 92.4%
589% above US avg
Other Languages 3.8%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides is $61,200, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,900. The average weekly wage is $787, 45% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 11.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 45 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 22.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,200
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,900
Avg Weekly Wage$787

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.2%
211% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.8%
19% above US avg
Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.1 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $940 (19% below the national average of $1,163). 83.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 690 total housing units in the city. 13.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$940
19% below US avg
Rent Burden13.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.3%
Owner-Occupied83.3%
Renter-Occupied15.9%
Housing Units690

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-Lucie-des-Laurentides receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides 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-Lucie-des-Laurentides has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,302 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average37.6°F
30% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,302 ft (397 m)
Area42.1 sq mi (109.0 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates46.1294°N, 74.1803°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 21.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

166 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 104 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 115 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 25 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 72 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 117 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 25 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 33 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 88 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 67 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 61 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 97 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 82 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 97 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 81 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 63 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 101 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 112 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 102 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 43 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 3.1 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
October 42°F (6°C) 4.1 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 4.4 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 4.1 in

Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 7°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.1").

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12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.2% have completed high school. 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 93.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
64% below US avg
High School+24.2%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density34/sq mi
Total Area42.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.1 min
Drive Alone93.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.1%

Museums in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée du Ski
Musée Zénon-Alary

Libraries in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BIBLIO0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Hippolyte0.0
Bibliothèque Francine Paquette de Val-Morin0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque publique de Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci0.0
Biblitheque Gaston-Miron0.0
Morin Heights Public Library0.0
Réseau BIBLIO des Laurentides0.0
St-Sauveur Biblotheque0.0
Val-David Bibliotheque0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'été de Val-David
Vogel
Yann & Cie

Gas Stations in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harnois

Breweries in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Camp de Base

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides

23 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Belle Neige 0.0 $0
Ski Garceau 0.0 $0
Piste de Glisse 0.0 $0
Ski La Réserve 0.0 $0
Station touristique Val Saint-Côme 0.0 $0
Centre d’excellence acrobatique de Val Saint-Côme 0.0 $0
Zone Telemark Montagne Noir 0.0 $0
Mont Tremblant Resort 0.0 $0
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 $0
Mont Blanc 0.0 $0
Ski Montcalm 0.0 $0
Vallée Bleue 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Rigaud 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Avalanche 0.0 $0
Ski Chantecler 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Gabriel 0.0 $0
Sommet Olympia 0.0 $0
Ski Morin Heights 0.0 $0
Sommet Saint-Sauveur 0.0 $0
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 $0
Mont Habitant 0.0 $0
Glissade 0.0 $0
Bois Duvernay 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Mont-Tremblant International AirportYTMMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Hawkesbury (East) AirportSmall Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm FieldSmall Airport
Hawkesbury AirportSmall Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza AirstripSmall Airport
Joliette AirportSmall Airport
L'Assomption AirportSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Lachute AirportSmall Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette AirportSmall Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite AirportSmall Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Donat AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)Small Airport
Saint-Michel-des-Saints AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
Val Morin AirstripSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides

What is the population of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides?

Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides has a population of 1,445 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 42.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.1% female and 51.6% male.

Is Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides expensive to live in?

The median household income is $61,200, 19% 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 $940 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides?

Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches, with 21.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides?

The job market in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $787. There are 45 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 35 minutes, and 22.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides?

The median home value in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $940. The homeownership rate is 83.3%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides?

12.3% of adults in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.2% have completed high school. 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides?

The average commute in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides is 35 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 93.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 22.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides is 99.7% White. 3.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 92.4% speak Spanish.

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