Quebec · Census Agglomeration
Saint-Georges by the numbers
Saint-Georges is Canada's 80th largest metro area, home to about 36K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+3.1% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $798, the median age is 45.2 and January averages -12°C.
People
Population of Saint-Georges
The Saint-Georges census agglomeration had an estimated 36,067 people on July 1, 2025, up +3.1% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 34,833 people, +1.9% more than in 2016.
The City of Saint-Georges itself had an estimated 33,881 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Saint-Georges area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Georges | 33,881 | 32,935 | +1.3% | 165 |
| Saint-René | 1,035 | 946 | +27.0% | 15 |
| Saint-Simon-les-Mines | 633 | 573 | +4.4% | 12 |
| Saint-Philibert | 366 | 379 | +2.7% | 7 |
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0148-01, Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0155-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0003-01
2021 Census
Who lives in Saint-Georges
Age
Median age is 45.2 (Canada: 41.6). 22.8% of residents are 65 or older and 16.5% are under 15.
Languages
27.7% can speak both official languages. At home, 0.6% speak mostly English, 97.8% mostly French and 1.0% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 17.0% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 21.1% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 25.8% a trades certificate.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0030-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0223-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0227-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0302-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0384-01
Money
Income and jobs in Saint-Georges
Half of Saint-Georges households made more than $64,500 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Saint-Georges
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $798 a month on average, +12.1% from a year earlier and +37.1% over five years.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0258-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0256-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0253-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0133-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0127-01
Commuting
Getting around Saint-Georges
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Saint-Georges weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the St Georges weather station, 3.7 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Saint-Georges questions, answered
What is the population of Saint-Georges?
The Saint-Georges metro area had an estimated 36,067 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Saint-Georges itself had about 33,881.
How much is rent in Saint-Georges?
In October 2025 the average rent in Saint-Georges was $617 for a one-bedroom and $798 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Saint-Georges?
The median household income in Saint-Georges was $64,500 before tax in 2020 ($56,800 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $81,800.
How cold does it get in Saint-Georges?
January averages -12.0°C, with average lows of -18.0°C. Saint-Georges gets about 201 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 25.1°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Saint-Georges bilingual?
27.7% of people in Saint-Georges can speak both English and French; 0.2% speak English only and 71.9% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Saint-Georges?
The median age in Saint-Georges was 45.2 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.