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Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé is a small town in Quebec with a population of 979. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
979 Population 74/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $43,100 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$400 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 247 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $400/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $65,000
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.6%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $400
66% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.2%
15% higher than US avg

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

People

Population979
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$43,100
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty14.2%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$400
Ownership80.0%
Housing Units475
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain48.9 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+20.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches, including 22.3 inches of snow.

Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé has a population of 979 with a density of 74 people per square mile, spread across 13.3 square miles. The median age is 56.4 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.5% female and 50.5% male. The city is predominantly White (99.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.5% of residents, while 98% speak Spanish.

Population

979
Total Population
74
People / sq mi
56.4yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
13.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.5%
99% below US avg
Spanish 98.0%
631% above US avg
Other Languages 1.5%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,100. The average weekly wage is $829, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 30 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 10.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,000
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,100
Avg Weekly Wage$829

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.2%
15% above US avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.7 min
Drive Alone89.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $400 (66% below the national average of $1,163). 80.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 475 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$400
66% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.0%
Owner-Occupied80.0%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units475

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average37.2°F
31% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area13.3 sq mi (34.4 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates48.4097°N, 64.4164°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 22.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 2, 2010.

Mar 28, 1994 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada M3.6 117 km
Aug 2, 2010 18 km NNW of Bathurst, Canada M2.8 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Juan (2003).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Juan Category 1 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 3.0 in
April 33°F (1°C) 3.7 in
May 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
July 62°F (16°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
September 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 42°F (6°C) 5.4 in Wettest
November 32°F (-0°C) 4.7 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 4.3 in

Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 11°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.6").

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4.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 86% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.6%
86% below US avg
High School+20.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density74/sq mi
Total Area13.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.7 min
Drive Alone89.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.1%

Schools in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Bon-Pasteur
École Sainte-Marie
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Museums in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison LeBoutillier
Musée et Centre de découverte Le Chafaud

Libraries in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale de Grande-Rivière0.0

Gas Stations in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petro-Canada
Shell

Banks in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Breweries in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Microbrasserie Pit Caribou
Nano-Brasserie Brett & Sauvage

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Centre de ski Mont Béchervaise 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Michel-Pouliot Gaspé AirportYGPMedium Airport
Du Rocher-Percé (Pabok) AirportSmall Airport
Pokemouche AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé
Église St-Joseph de Cap-d'Espoir

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé

What is the population of Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé?

Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé has a population of 979 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 74 people per square mile, spread across 13.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.5% female and 50.5% male.

Is Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé?

Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches, with 22.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé?

The unemployment rate in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $829. There are 30 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 10.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé?

The median home value in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $400. The homeownership rate is 80.0%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé?

4.6% of adults in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé?

The average commute in Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 89.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé is 99.5% White. 0.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 98% speak Spanish.

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