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St.-Charles, ON

Ontario

St.-Charles is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,357. Residents earn $76,000 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,357 Population 11/sq mi density
$76,000 Median Income $44,000 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$620 Median Rent 15.7% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$76,000 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $620/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,000
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $620
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.4%
78% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.1%
6% higher than US avg

How St.-Charles Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,357
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,000
Per Capita$44,000
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty13.1%
Commute42 min

Housing

A
Home Value$300,000
Rent$620
Ownership80.7%
Housing Units620
Rent Burden15.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation725 ft (221 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+34.0%
Graduate+0.8%

Community

Commute42 min

Is St.-Charles a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St.-Charles receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. St.-Charles offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St.-Charles is $76,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St.-Charles is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

St.-Charles has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°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 14.0 inches of snow.

St.-Charles has a population of 1,357 with a density of 11 people per square mile, spread across 121.4 square miles. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48% female and 52% male. The city is predominantly White (98.9%), with 1.1% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 53.5% of residents, while 41% speak Spanish.

Population

1,357
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
121.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

St.-Charles vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 53.5%
32% below US avg
Spanish 41.0%
206% above US avg
Other Languages 5.5%

Social Characteristics

St.-Charles vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St.-Charles is $76,000, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $846, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 42 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 15.7% of workers work from home.

Income: St.-Charles vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,000
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,000
Avg Weekly Wage$846

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.1%
6% above US avg
Establishments (County)42

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.3 min
Drive Alone76.4%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home15.7%

Walkability

The median home value in St.-Charles is $300,000, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 80.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 620 total housing units in the city. 15.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$620
47% below US avg
Rent Burden15.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.7%
Owner-Occupied80.7%
Renter-Occupied19.4%
Housing Units620

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, St.-Charles receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: St.-Charles 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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St.-Charles has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°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 14.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.0°F
28% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Area121.4 sq mi (314.5 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates46.3630°N, 80.4172°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 14.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 1, 2020.

Jan 1, 2000 17 km NNE of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Canada M4.7 128 km
Mar 9, 1998 Ontario, Canada M3.9 52 km
Aug 5, 2014 6 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.8 61 km
Mar 13, 2005 5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada M3.6 47 km
Oct 10, 1995 southern Quebec, Canada M3.5 127 km
May 25, 1998 3 km NW of Lively, Canada M3.4 59 km
Aug 5, 2014 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.3 60 km
May 2, 2015 12 km NE of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Canada M3.3 125 km
Feb 8, 2019 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada M3.1 60 km
Apr 1, 2020 3 km NE of Saint-Isidore, Canada M2.9 149 km
Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 2.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 65°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 3.4 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 2.8 in

St.-Charles has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 8°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").

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7.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 79% below the national average of 33.7%. 34.0% have completed high school. 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 76.4% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.3% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
79% below US avg
High School+34.0%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density11/sq mi
Total Area121.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.3 min
Drive Alone76.4%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home15.7%

Schools in St.-Charles

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École séparée Saint-Charles-Borromée - - - -
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Radio Stations near St.-Charles

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFSF 99.3 "Moose FM" Sturgeon Falls, ON adult contemporary AAC+ 57 kbps
Country 102 - MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in St.-Charles

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Markstay-Warren Public Library - Markstay Branch0.0
Noelville Public Library0.0

Gas Stations in St.-Charles

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

F/S
Shell

Ski Resorts Near St.-Charles

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Former Nordic Ski Hill 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adanac Ski Hill 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near St.-Charles

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sudbury AirportYSBMedium Airport
Alban Airport-Small Airport
Arnstein Airport-Small Airport
Dominion Airpark-Small Airport
Sudbury / Coniston Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in St.-Charles

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Paroisse St-Charles-Borromée

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Frequently Asked Questions About St.-Charles

What is the population of St.-Charles?

St.-Charles has a population of 1,357 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 121.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48% female and 52% male.

Is St.-Charles expensive to live in?

The median household income is $76,000, 1% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $300,000 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is St.-Charles safe?

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

What is the weather like in St.-Charles?

St.-Charles 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 65°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 14.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in St.-Charles?

The unemployment rate in St.-Charles is 6.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $846. There are 42 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 42 minutes, and 15.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in St.-Charles?

The median home value in St.-Charles is $300,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $620. The homeownership rate is 80.7%.

How are the schools in St.-Charles?

7.1% of adults in St.-Charles hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.0% have completed high school. 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in St.-Charles?

The average commute in St.-Charles is 42 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 76.4% of workers drive alone to work, 2.3% use public transit, and 15.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of St.-Charles?

The racial and ethnic makeup of St.-Charles is 98.9% White, 1.1% Black or African American. 53.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 41% speak Spanish.

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