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Sainte-Marguerite, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Marguerite is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,175. Residents earn $74,500 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,175 Population 37/sq mi density
$74,500 Median Income $41,500 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$660 Median Rent 7.7% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 254 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$74,500 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $660/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $74,500
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.1%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $660
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.2%
42% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,175
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,500
Per Capita$41,500
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty7.2%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$660
Ownership73.7%
Housing Units475
Rent Burden7.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (4°C)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation1,079 ft (329 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+29.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Sainte-Marguerite a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Marguerite receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Sainte-Marguerite offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Marguerite is $74,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Marguerite is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $660 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x 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

5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Marguerite has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 254 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches, including 15.2 inches of snow.

Sainte-Marguerite has a population of 1,175 with a density of 37 people per square mile, spread across 32.1 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.9% female and 51.1% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.9% of residents, while 98.3% speak Spanish.

Population

1,175
Total Population
37
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
32.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Marguerite vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.9%
99% below US avg
Spanish 98.3%
634% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Marguerite vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Marguerite is $74,500, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,500. The average weekly wage is $798, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 36 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 28.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sainte-Marguerite vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,500
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,500
Avg Weekly Wage$798

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.2%
42% below US avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.2 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Marguerite is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $660 (43% below the national average of $1,163). 73.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 475 total housing units in the city. 7.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, 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$660
43% below US avg
Rent Burden7.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.7%
Owner-Occupied73.7%
Renter-Occupied25.3%
Housing Units475

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-Marguerite receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Marguerite 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-Marguerite has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,079 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average38.4°F
29% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,079 ft (329 m)
Area32.1 sq mi (83.1 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates46.5108°N, 70.9373°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 15.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 48 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 113 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 147 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 134 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 149 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 113 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 97 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 85 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 124 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 94 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 110 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 52 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 60 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 36 km
Dec 1, 1993 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada M3.5 131 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 122 km
Jan 3, 2008 15 km ESE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.4 108 km
Jan 4, 2018 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada M3.4 45 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 39 km
Dec 11, 2013 9 km W of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada M3.4 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 2.7 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
May 51°F (10°C) 4.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 3.7 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 3.4 in

Sainte-Marguerite has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 8°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.4").

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5.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 85% below the national average of 33.7%. 29.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 92.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.1%
85% below US avg
High School+29.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density37/sq mi
Total Area32.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.2 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.3%

Schools in Sainte-Marguerite

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École l’Étincelle — — — —
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Marguerite

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (320K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 320 kbps
FM93 Québec family MP3
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Québec City, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première Quebec City, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Choi Radio X 98,1 talk MP3 64 kbps
CBC Radio One - Quebec City, QC (MP3) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CKLD "Plaisir 105.5" Thetford Mines, QC soft adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
CJMD 96.9 Levis, QC hip hop, radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (128K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 128 kbps
CKIA 88.3 "Radio Urbaine" Quebec City, QC radio communautaire MP3 192 kbps
CHOX-FM 97.5 La Pocatiere, QC adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
CoolFM Beauce classic rock MP3 128 kbps
CHJM "Mix 99.7" Saint-Georges, QC contemporary hits, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
ckrl radio ckrl MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sainte-Marguerite

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée ferroviaire de Beauce

Libraries in Sainte-Marguerite

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de l'ange0.0
Bibliothèque Honorius-Provost0.0
Bibliothèque J.-A.-Kirouac0.0
Bibliothèque Laurent-Caron0.0
Bibliotheque Laurette-Nadeau-Parent0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Sainte-Claire0.0
Bibliothèque-Livres-En-Train0.0

Gas Stations in Sainte-Marguerite

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Miraco

Breweries in Sainte-Marguerite

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Frampton Brasse - Ferme brassicole

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Marguerite

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Marguerite

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Centre de ski Saint-Georges 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Club ski Beauce 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Centre de Ski Le Relais 0.0 — — $0 — — —
A venir 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Station de ski du Mont Stoneham 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont-Sainte-Anne 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Sainte-Marguerite

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Saint-Georges Airport—Medium Airport
Grosse-Île Airport—Small Airport
Île Sainte-Marguerite Airport—Small Airport
Île-aux-Grues Airport—Small Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)—Small Airport
Lambton Airport—Small Airport
Montmagny Airport—Small Airport
Pintendre Airport—Small Airport
Québec / Neuville Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Cyprien Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Ferdinand Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Victor-de-Beauce Airport—Small Airport
St-Anselme Airport—Small Airport
St-Frédéric Airport—Small Airport
St-Lambert-De-Lauzon Airport—Small Airport
Thetford Mines Airport—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Marguerite

What is the population of Sainte-Marguerite?

Sainte-Marguerite has a population of 1,175 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 32.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years. The population is 48.9% female and 51.1% male.

Is Sainte-Marguerite expensive to live in?

The median household income is $74,500, 1% 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 $660 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Marguerite safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Marguerite?

Sainte-Marguerite has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches, with 15.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Marguerite?

Sainte-Marguerite has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $798. There are 36 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 28.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Marguerite?

The median home value in Sainte-Marguerite is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $660. The homeownership rate is 73.7%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Marguerite?

5.1% of adults in Sainte-Marguerite hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Marguerite?

The average commute in Sainte-Marguerite is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 92.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 28.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Marguerite?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Marguerite is 100% White. 0.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 98.3% speak Spanish.

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