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Sainte-Mélanie, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Mélanie is a small town in Quebec with a population of 3,250. Residents earn $74,500 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,250 Population 111/sq mi density
$74,500 Median Income $44,800 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 8.6% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$74,500 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $74,500
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.2%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.2%
18% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,250
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density111/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,500
Per Capita$44,800
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty10.2%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$800
Ownership81.0%
Housing Units1,395
Rent Burden8.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation466 ft (142 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+20.3%
Graduate+2.7%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Sainte-Mélanie a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Mélanie is $74,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Mélanie is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x 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

11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Mélanie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 263 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches, including 14.3 inches of snow.

Sainte-Mélanie has a population of 3,250 with a density of 111 people per square mile, spread across 29.4 square miles. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.9% female and 51.1% male. The city is predominantly White (98.5%), with 1.1% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.9% of residents, while 97.1% speak Spanish.

Population

3,250
Total Population
111
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
29.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Mélanie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.9%
99% below US avg
Spanish 97.1%
624% above US avg
Other Languages 2.0%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Mélanie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Mélanie is $74,500, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,800 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $862, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 101 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 10.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sainte-Mélanie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,500
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,800
Avg Weekly Wage$862

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.2%
18% below US avg
Establishments (County)101

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.7 min
Drive Alone88.7%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Mélanie is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below the national average of $1,163). 81.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,395 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 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden8.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.0%
Owner-Occupied81.0%
Renter-Occupied18.6%
Housing Units1,395

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-Mélanie receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Mélanie 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-Mélanie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.4 inches. The area receives 14.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.1°F
26% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Area29.4 sq mi (76.1 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates46.1334°N, 73.5159°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 14.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 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 72 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 98 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 70 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 72 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 130 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 112 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 112 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 142 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 46 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 130 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 108 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 98 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 146 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 106 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 9 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 84 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 105 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 94 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 118 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
April 38°F (4°C) 3.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.1 in

Sainte-Mélanie has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.3% have completed high school. 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.2%
67% below US avg
High School+20.3%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density111/sq mi
Total Area29.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.7 min
Drive Alone88.7%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home10.0%

Schools in Sainte-Mélanie

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Sainte-Hélène — — — —
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Mélanie

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-Mélanie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Banque canadienne national
Maison Louis-Cyr
Musée d'art de Joliette

Libraries in Sainte-Mélanie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Saint-Paul0.0
Bibliothèque du Docteur-Jacques-Olivier0.0
Bibliothèque Gisèle Paré0.0
Bibliotheque Jacqueline-Plante0.0
Bibliothèque Louis-Edmond-Hamelin0.0
Bibliothèque Louis-Landry0.0
Bibliothèque Louis-Landry0.0
Bibliothèque Louise-Amélie-Panet0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Crabtree0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale St-Félix De Valois0.0
Bibliothèque Rina-Lasnier0.0
Bibliothèque Sylvie-Thouin0.0
Bibliothèque Ubaldine-Dauphin0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Mélanie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Brandon

Zoos in Sainte-Mélanie

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ferme Résilience

Gas Stations in Sainte-Mélanie

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Banks in Sainte-Mélanie

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse Desjardins de Kildare

Breweries in Sainte-Mélanie

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Albion
Brasserie Artisanale Maltström
L'Apothicaire Microbrasserie

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Mélanie

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Mélanie

15 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 — — —
Glissade 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Habitant 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sommet Saint-Sauveur 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sommet Olympia 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Mont Gabriel 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Chantecler 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 — — —
Ski La Réserve 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Garceau 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Sainte-Mélanie

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Bouthillier Airport—Small Airport
Grant Airport—Small Airport
Joliette Airport—Small Airport
L'Assomption Airport—Small Airport
Lac à la Perchaude Airport—Small Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport—Small Airport
Louiseville Airport—Small Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette Airport—Small Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare Airport—Small Airport
Richelieu Airport—Small Airport
Rougemont Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Donat Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Michel-des-Saints Aerodrome—Small Airport
Sorel Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
St-Esprit Aerodrome—Small Airport
St-Jérôme Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathias Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport—Small Airport
ULM Québec Aerodrome—Small Airport
Val Morin Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Sainte-Mélanie

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Sainte-Mélanie

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Mélanie

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Mélanie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Mélanie

What is the population of Sainte-Mélanie?

Sainte-Mélanie has a population of 3,250 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 29.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.9% female and 51.1% male.

Is Sainte-Mélanie expensive to live in?

The median household income is $74,500, 1% 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 $800 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Mélanie safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Mélanie?

Sainte-Mélanie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches, with 14.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Mélanie?

Sainte-Mélanie has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $862. There are 101 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 10.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Mélanie?

The median home value in Sainte-Mélanie is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $800. The homeownership rate is 81.0%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Mélanie?

11.2% of adults in Sainte-Mélanie hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.3% have completed high school. 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Mélanie?

The average commute in Sainte-Mélanie is 28 minutes. 88.7% of workers drive alone to work, 1% use public transit, and 10.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Mélanie?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Mélanie is 98.5% White, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino. 0.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.1% speak Spanish.

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