Sainte-Sophie, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Sophie is a small city in Quebec with a population of 18,080. Residents earn $84,000 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
18,080 Population 421/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $45,360 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$830 Median Rent 12.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 233 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $830/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $830
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.2%
34% lower than US avg

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

People

Population18,080
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density421/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$45,360
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty8.2%
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$830
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units7,210
Rent Burden12.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQIN/A
Rain53.1 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation249 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+21.9%
Graduate+1.2%

Community

Commute35 min

Is Sainte-Sophie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Sophie receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sainte-Sophie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Sophie is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Sophie is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Sophie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches, including 81.7 inches of snow.

Sainte-Sophie has a population of 18,080 with a density of 421 people per square mile. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%).

Population

18,080
Total Population
2021 Census
421
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
42.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Sophie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.9%
98% below US avg
Spanish94.7%
607% above US avg
Other Languages3.4%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Sophie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Sophie is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Sainte-Sophie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,000
12% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,360

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.2%
34% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.9 min
Drive Alone92.5%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home11.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Sophie is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $830 (29% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$830
29% below US avg
Rent Burden12.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.6%
Renter-Occupied21.4%
Housing Units7,210

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Sainte-Sophie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Sainte-Sophie has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.1 inches. The area enjoys 233 sunny days per year.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.1 inches
40% above US avg
Snowfall81.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area42.9 sq mi (111.2 km²)
Population Density421/sq mi
Coordinates45.8168°N, 73.8992°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+21.9%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density421/sq mi
Total Area42.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.9 min
Drive Alone92.5%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home11.8%

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