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Sainte-Monique, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Monique is a small town in Quebec with a population of 519. Residents earn $65,500 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
519 Population 23/sq mi density
$65,500 Median Income $44,200 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$472 Median Rent 8.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,500 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $472/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,500
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.0%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $472
59% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.0%
5% higher than US avg

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

People

Population519
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,500
Per Capita$44,200
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty13.0%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$472
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units375
Rent Burden8.1%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation486 ft (148 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+20.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute31 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Sainte-Monique a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Monique is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Monique is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $472 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Sainte-Monique has a population of 519 with a density of 23 people per square mile. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

519
Total Population
2021 Census
23
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
22.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Monique vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish99.4%
642% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Monique vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Monique is $65,500, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Sainte-Monique vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,500
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.1 min
Drive Alone88.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Monique is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $472 (59% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$472
59% below US avg
Rent Burden8.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.0%
Renter-Occupied14.7%
Housing Units375

Property Tax

In Sainte-Monique, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.0%
85% below US avg
High School+20.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density23/sq mi
Total Area22.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.1 min
Drive Alone88.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.3%

Nearby Cities

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