Sainte-Perpétue, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Perpétue is a small town in Quebec with a population of 916. Residents earn $68,500 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
916 Population 33/sq mi density
$68,500 Median Income $40,000 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$500 Median Rent 11.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $500/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,500
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.3%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $500
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.9%
64% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.8%
3% higher than US avg

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

People

Population916
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,500
Per Capita$40,000
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty12.8%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$500
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units400
Rent Burden11.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,332 ft (406 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+20.0%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Sainte-Perpétue a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Perpétue receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sainte-Perpétue offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Perpétue is $68,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Perpétue is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $500 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.0% have completed high school.

Sainte-Perpétue has a population of 916 with a density of 33 people per square mile. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

916
Total Population
2021 Census
33
People / sq mi
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
27.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Perpétue vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.6%
99% below US avg
Spanish97.3%
626% above US avg
Other Languages2.2%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Perpétue vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Perpétue is $68,500, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Sainte-Perpétue vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,500
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.8%
3% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.7 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home31.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Perpétue is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $500 (57% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$500
57% below US avg
Rent Burden11.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.5%
Renter-Occupied17.5%
Housing Units400

Property Tax

5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.3%
84% below US avg
High School+20.0%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density33/sq mi
Total Area27.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.7 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home31.5%

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