Sainte-Thècle, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Thècle is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,415. Residents earn $50,800 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,415 Population 30/sq mi density
$50,800 Median Income $34,440 per capita
$140,000 Home Value
$444 Median Rent 11.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$50,800 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,000 home value, $444/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,800
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $140,000
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.6%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $444
62% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.7%
83% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,415
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,800
Per Capita$34,440
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty22.7%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$444
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,180
Rent Burden11.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation515 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+22.2%
Graduate+0.5%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Sainte-Thècle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Thècle receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Sainte-Thècle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Thècle is $50,800, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 22.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Thècle is $140,000, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $444 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.2% have completed high school.

Sainte-Thècle has a population of 2,415 with a density of 30 people per square mile. The median age is 58.4 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

2,415
Total Population
2021 Census
30
People / sq mi
58.4yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
82.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Thècle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.2%
100% below US avg
Spanish98.3%
634% above US avg
Other Languages1.5%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Thècle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Thècle is $50,800, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Sainte-Thècle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,800
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,440

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.7%
83% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Thècle is $140,000, 50% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $444 (62% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,000
50% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$444
62% below US avg
Rent Burden11.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.6%
Renter-Occupied25.4%
Housing Units1,180

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Area82.0 sq mi (212.5 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates46.8168°N, 72.4991°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.6%
77% below US avg
High School+22.2%
Graduate Degree+0.5%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density30/sq mi
Total Area82.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.8%

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