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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.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /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
35°F Avg Temperature 272 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
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
Ownership84.0%
Housing Units375
Rent Burden8.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation486 ft (148 m)

Education

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

Community

Commute31 min

Is Sainte-Monique a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Monique receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. 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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

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

Sainte-Monique has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F. Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 272 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches, including 13.2 inches of snow.

Sainte-Monique has a population of 519 with a density of 23 people per square mile, spread across 22.4 square miles. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.1% female and 52.9% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0% of residents, while 99.4% speak Spanish.

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 Only 0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish 99.4%
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. Per capita income is $44,200 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $850, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 16 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 6.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sainte-Monique vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,500
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,200
Avg Weekly Wage$850

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above US avg
Establishments (County)16

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $472 (59% below the national average of $1,163). 84.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 375 total housing units in the city. 8.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

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

Homeownership84.0%
Owner-Occupied84.0%
Renter-Occupied14.7%
Housing Units375

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-Monique receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Monique 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-Monique has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 272 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 35.5 inches. The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.

Temperature

-1°F Jan (-18°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average34.9°F
35% below US avg
January Average-1°F (-18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area22.4 sq mi (58.1 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates48.7334°N, 71.8491°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 13.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 19, 2022.

Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 146 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 139 km
Jan 19, 2022 11 km SSE of Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix, Canada M2.5 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -1°F (-18°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 4°F (-16°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 18°F (-8°C) 1.7 in
April 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (16°C) 3.9 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
October 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 2.6 in

Sainte-Monique has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from -1°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.6").

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5.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 85% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.8% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density23/sq mi
Total Area22.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Radio Stations near Sainte-Monique

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sainte-Monique

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
L'Odyssée Des Bâtisseurs
Musée Louis Hémon

Libraries in Sainte-Monique

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0

Hotels in Sainte-Monique

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Ile du Repos
Le Petit Hôtel

Gas Stations in Sainte-Monique

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crevier
Sonerco

Banks in Sainte-Monique

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse Desjardins

Breweries in Sainte-Monique

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Microbrasserie du Lac

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Monique

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Monique

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Do-Mi-Ski Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sainte-Monique

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alma AirportYTFMedium Airport
Dolbeau-Saint-Felicien AirportYDOMedium Airport
Roberval AirportYRJMedium Airport

Post Offices in Sainte-Monique

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postes Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Monique

What is the population of Sainte-Monique?

Sainte-Monique has a population of 519 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 22.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.1% female and 52.9% male.

Is Sainte-Monique expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $472 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Monique safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Monique?

Sainte-Monique has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average -1°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches, with 13.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Monique?

Sainte-Monique has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $850. There are 16 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 6.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Monique?

The median home value in Sainte-Monique is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $472. The homeownership rate is 84.0%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Monique?

5.0% of adults in Sainte-Monique hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Monique?

The average commute in Sainte-Monique is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Monique?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Monique is 100% White. 0% of residents speak only English at home, while 99.4% speak Spanish.

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