Sainte-Rose-de-Watford, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Rose-de-Watford is a small town in Quebec with a population of 740. Residents earn $66,000 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
740 Population 17/sq mi density
$66,000 Median Income $44,800 per capita
$130,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$66,000 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,000
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $130,000
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.6%
6% lower than US avg

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

People

Population740
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,000
Per Capita$44,800
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty11.6%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units355
Rent Burden7.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,440 ft (439 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+23.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Sainte-Rose-de-Watford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Rose-de-Watford receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Sainte-Rose-de-Watford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Rose-de-Watford is $66,000, 12% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Rose-de-Watford is $130,000, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.8% have completed high school.

Sainte-Rose-de-Watford has a population of 740 with a density of 17 people per square mile. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.3%), with 2.7% Black.

Population

740
Total Population
17
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
44.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Rose-de-Watford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.4%
98% below US avg
Spanish98.0%
631% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Rose-de-Watford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Rose-de-Watford is $66,000, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Sainte-Rose-de-Watford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,000
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.6%
6% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone89.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Rose-de-Watford is $130,000, 54% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,000
54% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden7.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.0%
Renter-Occupied7.0%
Housing Units355

Property Tax

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
79% below US avg
High School+23.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density17/sq mi
Total Area44.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone89.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.0%

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