Sainte-Marie, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Marie is a small city in Quebec with a population of 13,134. Residents earn $78,000 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
13,134 Population 316/sq mi density
$78,000 Median Income $48,040 per capita
$240,000 Home Value
$710 Median Rent 8.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 213 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$78,000 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$240,000 home value, $710/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,000
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $240,000
15% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.4%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $710
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.1%
35% lower than US avg

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

People

Population13,134
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density316/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,000
Per Capita$48,040
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty8.1%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$240,000
Rent$710
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units5,500
Rent Burden8.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQIN/A
Rain52.6 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation531 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+22.9%
Graduate+3.4%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Sainte-Marie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Marie receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Sainte-Marie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Marie is $78,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.1% 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-Marie is $240,000, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $710 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Marie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches, including 96.1 inches of snow.

Sainte-Marie has a population of 13,134 with a density of 316 people per square mile. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 1.2% Black.

Population

13,134
Total Population
2021 Census
316
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
41.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Marie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.7%
99% below US avg
Spanish95.7%
614% above US avg
Other Languages3.6%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Marie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Marie is $78,000, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Sainte-Marie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,000
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,040

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.1%
35% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.7 min
Drive Alone89.5%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home18.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Marie is $240,000, 15% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $710 (39% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$240,000
15% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$710
39% below US avg
Rent Burden8.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.4%
Renter-Occupied29.6%
Housing Units5,500

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Sainte-Marie vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Sainte-Marie has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.6 inches. The area enjoys 213 sunny days per year.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.6 inches
38% above US avg
Snowfall96.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Area41.5 sq mi (107.6 km²)
Population Density316/sq mi
Coordinates46.4340°N, 71.0117°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.4%
66% below US avg
High School+22.9%
Graduate Degree+3.4%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density316/sq mi
Total Area41.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.7 min
Drive Alone89.5%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home18.5%

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