Sainte-Thérèse, QC

Quebec

Sainte-Thérèse is a small city in Quebec with a population of 26,533. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
26,533 Population 7,249/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $46,520 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 7.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $850/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,000
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.8%
117% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.6%
6% lower than US avg

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

People

Population26,533
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density7,249/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$46,520
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty11.6%
Commute27 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units12,685
Rent Burden20.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQIN/A
Rain50.7 in/yr
Elevation121 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+23.6%
Graduate+4.6%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Sainte-Thérèse a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Thérèse is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Thérèse is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Thérèse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches, including 70.2 inches of snow.

Sainte-Thérèse has a population of 26,533 with a density of 7,249 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.6%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 2.5% Black.

Population

26,533
Total Population
2021 Census
7,249
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
3.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Thérèse vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only3.1%
96% below US avg
Spanish87.2%
551% above US avg
Other Languages9.7%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Thérèse vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Thérèse is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Sainte-Thérèse vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,000
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,520

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.8%
117% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.6%
6% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.2 min
Drive Alone82.3%
Public Transit5.1%
Work from Home20.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Thérèse is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden20.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied46.5%
Renter-Occupied53.5%
Housing Units12,685

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Sainte-Thérèse has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.7 inches.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.7 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall70.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density7,249/sq mi
Coordinates45.6392°N, 73.8276°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
63% below US avg
High School+23.6%
Graduate Degree+4.6%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density7,249/sq mi
Total Area3.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.2 min
Drive Alone82.3%
Public Transit5.1%
Work from Home20.9%

Nearby Cities

Compare Sainte-Thérèse with another city: