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Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau is a small town in Quebec with a population of 588. Residents earn $63,600 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
588 Population 25/sq mi density
$63,600 Median Income $40,600 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$452 Median Rent 8.2% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$63,600 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $452/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $63,600
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.0%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $452
61% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.5%
219% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.4%
0% lower than US avg

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

People

Population588
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density25/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,600
Per Capita$40,600
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty12.4%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$452
Ownership81.7%
Housing Units300
Rent Burden8.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation656 ft (200 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+17.5%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau is $63,600, 15% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.5%, unemployment is notably high. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau is $174,000, 38% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $452 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x 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

7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 268 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 13.6 inches of snow.

Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau has a population of 588 with a density of 25 people per square mile, spread across 23.4 square miles. The median age is 58.4 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.5% female and 52.5% male. The city is predominantly White (99.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 7.6% of residents, while 89% speak Spanish.

Population

588
Total Population
25
People / sq mi
58.4yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
23.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 7.6%
90% below US avg
Spanish 89.0%
564% above US avg
Other Languages 3.4%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau is $63,600, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,600. The average weekly wage is $781, 45% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 18 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 34.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,600
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,600
Avg Weekly Wage$781

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.5%
219% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.4%
0% below US avg
Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.7 min
Drive Alone97.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home34.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau is $174,000, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $452 (61% below the national average of $1,163). 81.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 300 total housing units in the city. 8.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$452
61% below US avg
Rent Burden8.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.7%
Owner-Occupied81.7%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units300

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-la-Gatineau receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau 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-la-Gatineau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.2°F
27% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Area23.4 sq mi (60.7 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates46.2674°N, 75.8615°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 13.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 52 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 68 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 31 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 115 km
Jun 16, 1991 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.5 104 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 142 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 33 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 128 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 116 km
Oct 12, 2003 63 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.2 91 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 103 km
Nov 15, 1990 72 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.1 100 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 95 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 69 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 88 km
Mar 19, 2001 65 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M3.9 93 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 52 km
Mar 6, 1991 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada M3.9 78 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 125 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.7 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 3.2 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 3.0 in

Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").

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7.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 79% below the national average of 33.7%. 17.5% have completed high school. 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 97.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.0%
79% below US avg
High School+17.5%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density25/sq mi
Total Area23.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.7 min
Drive Alone97.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home34.3%

Schools in Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Laval — — — —
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Radio Stations near Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFLO-FM 104.7 Mont-Laurier, 101.9 Riviere Rouge, QC contemporary hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Moulin des Pères

Libraries in Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Paulette-Huneault-Sirois0.0

Hotels in Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge 31 Miles

Gas Stations in Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petroplus

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mont Cascades Ski 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sommet Edelweiss 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Centre Vorlage 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Ste. Marie 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ottawa / Gatineau AirportYNDMedium Airport
Aviation PLMG Inc Airport—Small Airport
Chute-Saint-Philippe Airport—Small Airport
Maniwaki AirportYMWSmall Airport
Mont Laurier Airport—Small Airport
Pontiac Airpark—Small Airport

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Waterfalls
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau

What is the population of Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau?

Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau has a population of 588 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 23.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.5% female and 52.5% male.

Is Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $63,600, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,000 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $452 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau?

Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches, with 13.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau?

The job market in Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $781. There are 18 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 34.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau?

The median home value in Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau is $174,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $452. The homeownership rate is 81.7%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau?

7.0% of adults in Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.5% have completed high school. 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau?

The average commute in Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 97.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 34.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau is 99.2% White. 7.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 89% speak Spanish.

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