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Sainte-Sophie-d'Halifax, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Sophie-d'Halifax is a small town in Quebec with a population of 595. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
595 Population 17/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $38,600 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.5%
81% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.3%
8% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.2%
10% lower than US avg

How Sainte-Sophie-d'Halifax Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population595
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$38,600
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty11.2%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units230
Rent Burden13.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation804 ft (245 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+15.1%
Graduate+3.2%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Sainte-Sophie-d'Halifax a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Sophie-d'Halifax receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Sainte-Sophie-d'Halifax offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Sophie-d'Halifax is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Sophie-d'Halifax is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 15.1% have completed high school.

Sainte-Sophie-d'Halifax has a population of 595 with a density of 17 people per square mile. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

595
Total Population
17
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
35.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Sophie-d'Halifax vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.8%
99% below US avg
Spanish99.2%
640% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Sophie-d'Halifax vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Sophie-d'Halifax is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Sainte-Sophie-d'Halifax vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,000
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.2%
10% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.1 min
Drive Alone93.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Sophie-d'Halifax is $200,000, 29% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden13.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.0%
Renter-Occupied13.0%
Housing Units230

Property Tax

6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.5%
81% below US avg
High School+15.1%
Graduate Degree+3.2%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density17/sq mi
Total Area35.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.1 min
Drive Alone93.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.3%

Nearby Cities

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