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Saguenay Metro Area

QC · 16 cities · 221,978 population

221,978 Total Population
16 Cities & Towns
$74,010 Avg Income
$195,660 Avg Home Value
$561 Avg Rent
11.0% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Saguenay Metro

Saguenay, QC

Pop 144,723
Income $69,000
Home $220,000

Jonquière, QC

Pop 54,842
Income $71,452
Home $230,186

Saint-Honoré, QC

Pop 6,376
Income $89,000
Home $224,000

Saint-David-de-Falardeau, QC

Pop 2,996
Income $78,500
Home $230,000

Saint-Fulgence, QC

Pop 2,061
Income $68,500
Home $200,000

Saint-Nazaire, QC

Pop 2,029
Income $80,000
Home $188,000

Saint-Ambroise, QC

Pop 1,678
Income $71,452
Home $230,186

Larouche, QC

Pop 1,601
Income $87,000
Home $200,000

Labrecque, QC

Pop 1,328
Income $78,500
Home $174,000

Saint-Félix-d'Otis, QC

Pop 1,109
Income $81,000
Home $200,000

Bégin, QC

Pop 851
Income $66,000
Home $150,000

Saint-Charles-de-Bourget, QC

Pop 784
Income $72,000
Home $184,000

The Saguenay metropolitan area is the 187th largest metro area in Canada, with a total population of 221,978 spread across 16 cities and towns in QC. Anchored by Saguenay, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Saguenay metro area earn an average household income of $74,010, while the average home value sits at $195,660. Renters in the area pay an average of $561 per month, making the cost of living relatively affordable compared to the national average. About 11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's growing workforce.

The Saguenay metro reports an average violent crime rate of 88.6 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 42.2 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 35.9°F, with cooler temperatures throughout the year. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 11.9%, which is near the national average.

With 16 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Saguenay metro area offers a wide variety of living options. Despite its more compact size, the metro area provides a range of communities with their own unique character and appeal. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature35.9°F
Avg January Temp2.5°F
Avg July Temp63.9°F
Avg Annual Precipitation43.6"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate88.6 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate42.2 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate6.8%
Avg Poverty Rate11.9%
Avg Median Age46.7

All 16 Cities in Saguenay Metro Area

1 Saguenay QC 144,723
2 Jonquière QC 54,842
3 Saint-Honoré QC 6,376
4 Saint-David-de-Falardeau QC 2,996
5 Saint-Fulgence QC 2,061
6 Saint-Nazaire QC 2,029
7 Saint-Ambroise QC 1,678
8 Larouche QC 1,601
9 Labrecque QC 1,328
10 Saint-Félix-d'Otis QC 1,109
11 Bégin QC 851
12 Saint-Charles-de-Bourget QC 784
13 Ferland-et-Boilleau QC 632
14 Lamarche QC 476
15 Sainte-Rose-du-Nord QC 434
16 Lac-Ministuk QC 58