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Sept-Îles, QC

Quebec

Sept-Îles is a small city in Quebec with a population of 24,569. Residents earn $80,000 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
24,569 Population 37/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $55,450 per capita
$220,000 Home Value
$715 Median Rent 10.3% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,000 home value, $715/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $80,000
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $220,000
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.7%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $715
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.0%
39% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.1%
27% lower than US avg

How Sept-Îles Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population24,569
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$55,450
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty9.1%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$220,000
Rent$715
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units11,275
Rent Burden10.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain41.9 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+21.5%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Sept-Îles a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sept-Îles receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Sept-Îles offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sept-Îles is $80,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.1% 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 Sept-Îles is $220,000, 22% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $715 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.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sept-Îles has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches, including 68.1 inches of snow.

Sept-Îles has a population of 24,569 with a density of 37 people per square mile, spread across 672.9 square miles. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.9% female and 50.1% male. The city is predominantly White (97.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 2.8% of residents, while 92.5% speak Spanish.

Population

24,569
Total Population
37
People / sq mi
44.4yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
672.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Sept-Îles vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 2.8%
96% below US avg
Spanish 92.5%
590% above US avg
Other Languages 4.7%

Social Characteristics

Sept-Îles vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sept-Îles is $80,000, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,450 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,066, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 762 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 9.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sept-Îles vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,000
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,450
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.1%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)762

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.8 min
Drive Alone85.3%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home9.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sept-Îles is $220,000, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $715 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 11,275 total housing units in the city. 10.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$220,000
22% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$715
39% below US avg
Rent Burden10.3%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied33.9%
Housing Units11,275

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, Sept-Îles receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sept-Îles 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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Sept-Îles has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 68.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average39.2°F
27% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area672.9 sq mi (1,742.9 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates50.2001°N, 66.3821°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 68.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2019.

Mar 16, 1999 55 km NNE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada M4.4 66 km
Sep 21, 2013 53 km SSE of Maliotenam, Canada M4.2 59 km
Oct 22, 1998 30 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada M4.1 102 km
Jan 16, 2015 37 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada M4.1 91 km
Jan 20, 2002 47 km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada M4.1 89 km
Jul 23, 2002 48 km S of Saint-Alexandre, Canada M4.0 79 km
Mar 21, 1991 41 km SSE of Saint-Alexandre, Canada M4.0 58 km
Mar 20, 1991 44 km SE of Saint-Alexandre, Canada M3.7 55 km
Mar 28, 1994 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada M3.6 142 km
May 28, 2006 50 km NNE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada M3.6 72 km
Jul 21, 2009 63 km SSE of Maliotenam, Canada M3.5 72 km
May 28, 2006 49 km NNE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada M3.3 72 km
May 16, 2010 36 km S of Saint-Alexandre, Canada M3.1 68 km
May 9, 2006 24 km SSE of Sept-Îles, Canada M3.0 24 km
Jan 3, 2019 77 km ENE of Maliotenam, Canada M2.9 90 km
Jul 25, 2007 33 km N of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada M2.7 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 3.2 in
February 8°F (-14°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 19°F (-7°C) 3.3 in
April 32°F (0°C) 3.5 in
May 44°F (6°C) 3.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
September 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
October 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 27°F (-3°C) 3.7 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 4.0 in

Sept-Îles has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 8°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 71% below the national average of 33.7%. 21.5% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 85.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.7%
71% below US avg
High School+21.5%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density37/sq mi
Total Area672.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.8 min
Drive Alone85.3%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home9.0%

Colleges & Universities in Sept-Îles

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Cégep de Sept-Iles

Schools in Sept-Îles

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Manikoutai
Queen Elizabeth High School
École Maisonneuve
École Monseigneur-Blanche
École Gamache
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Radio Stations near Sept-Îles

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Canada Ici Première (Côte-Nord) Sept-Iles, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CKAU-FM "Radio Kushapetsheken" 104.5 Maliotenam & 90.1 Sept-Iles, QC indigenous, radio communautaire MP3

Museums in Sept-Îles

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée Régional de la Côte-Nord
Shaputuan
Vieux-Poste de Traite

Libraries in Sept-Îles

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Louis-Ange-Santerre0.0

Farmers Markets in Sept-Îles

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Mellau

Hotels in Sept-Îles

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château Arnaud
Hôtel Sept-iles

Cafes in Sept-Îles

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Theatres in Sept-Îles

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Tente Jaune
petit théâtre
Salle de spectacle Jean-Marc Dion

Dentists in Sept-Îles

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre de soins dentaires de Sept-îles
Clinique dentaire Ouellet & Duret

Train Stations in Sept-Îles

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sept-Îles

Gas Stations in Sept-Îles

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #3338484767
Esso
Petro-Canada
Sprint
Station Ultramar
Ultramar
Ultramar

Banks in Sept-Îles

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BMO
CIBC
Desjardins

Gyms in Sept-Îles

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gym Dynamo

Airports Near Sept-Îles

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sept-Îles AirportYZVMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sept-Îles

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Joseph

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sept-Îles

What is the population of Sept-Îles?

Sept-Îles has a population of 24,569 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 672.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

Is Sept-Îles expensive to live in?

The median household income is $80,000, 6% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $220,000 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $715 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sept-Îles safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sept-Îles?

Sept-Îles has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.9 inches, with 68.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sept-Îles?

The unemployment rate in Sept-Îles is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,066. There are 762 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 9.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sept-Îles?

The median home value in Sept-Îles is $220,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $715. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

How are the schools in Sept-Îles?

9.7% of adults in Sept-Îles hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.5% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sept-Îles?

The average commute in Sept-Îles is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 85.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sept-Îles?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sept-Îles is 97.7% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.7% Asian. 2.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 92.5% speak Spanish.

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