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Acton Vale, QC

Quebec

Acton Vale is a small city in Quebec with a population of 7,605. Residents earn $57,600 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,605 Population 217/sq mi density
$57,600 Median Income $37,520 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$568 Median Rent 9.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 222 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,600 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $568/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $57,600
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.8%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $568
51% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.4%
78% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.8%
19% higher than US avg

How Acton Vale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,605
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density217/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,600
Per Capita$37,520
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty14.8%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$568
Ownership63.2%
Housing Units3,480
Rent Burden9.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain58.4 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation299 ft (91 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+27.2%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Acton Vale a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Acton Vale is $57,600, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Acton Vale is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $568 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x 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

4.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Acton Vale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches, including 73.9 inches of snow.

Acton Vale has a population of 7,605 with a density of 217 people per square mile, spread across 35.1 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.1% female and 49.9% male. The city is predominantly White (98.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.9% of residents, while 97.2% speak Spanish.

Population

7,605
Total Population
2021 Census
217
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
35.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Acton Vale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.9%
99% below US avg
Spanish 97.2%
625% above US avg
Other Languages 1.9%

Social Characteristics

Acton Vale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Acton Vale is $57,600, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,520. The average weekly wage is $722, 50% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 236 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 11.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Acton Vale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,600
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,520
Avg Weekly Wage$722

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.8%
19% above US avg
Establishments (County)236

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.3 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home11.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Acton Vale is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $568 (51% below the national average of $1,163). 63.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,480 total housing units in the city. 9.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$568
51% below US avg
Rent Burden9.9%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.2%
Owner-Occupied63.2%
Renter-Occupied36.8%
Housing Units3,480

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, Acton Vale receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Acton Vale 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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Acton Vale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 73.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Area35.1 sq mi (91.0 km²)
Population Density217/sq mi
Coordinates45.6501°N, 72.5658°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.4"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 73.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 149 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 144 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 148 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 138 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 56 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 129 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 46 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 83 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 114 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 127 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 89 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 124 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 145 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 119 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 41 km
Feb 28, 2010 5 km NNW of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.4 147 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 96 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 132 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 77 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 3.4 in
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.9 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.1 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.7 in

Acton Vale has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.7").

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4.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 86% below the national average of 33.7%. 27.2% have completed high school. 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 86.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.8%
86% below US avg
High School+27.2%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density217/sq mi
Total Area35.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.3 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home11.9%

Schools in Acton Vale

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Sacré-Coeur — — — —
École Roger Labreque — — — —
Polyvalente Robert-Ouimet — — — —
École Saint-André — — — —
École Sacré-Coeur — — — —
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Radio Stations near Acton Vale

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIDI-FM 99.1 Knowlton, QC community radio MP3 128 kbps
Viva 105,3 Drummondville drummondville, francophone MP3 48 kbps

Museums in Acton Vale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Le P’tit Monde Des Grands
Musée national de la photographie

Libraries in Acton Vale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Anne-Marie-Doyon0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Acton Vale0.0
Bibliothèque St-Valerien0.0
Centre communautaire Saint-Charles - Pavillon Jean-Coutu0.0
Édifice Francine Ruest-Jutras0.0

Farmers Markets in Acton Vale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Public de Drummodnville

Cinemas in Acton Vale

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Video Flash

Theatres in Acton Vale

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salle Laurent-Paquin

Clinics in Acton Vale

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CLSC De La MRC-D'Acton
Coopérative de solidarité de santé de la MRC d'Acton

Dentists in Acton Vale

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Dentaire Familial Acton Vale Inc

Gas Stations in Acton Vale

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crevier
Esso Gas Station
Pétro-T - Accomodation Acton
Sonic

Banks in Acton Vale

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins
National Bank

Gyms in Acton Vale

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Espace Pleine Forme

Breweries in Acton Vale

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Microbrasserie Le BockAle

Stadiums & Teams in Acton Vale

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Acton Vale

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Owl's Head 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Sentiers d'à Côté 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bromont Montagne d'Expérience 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Orford 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Acton Vale

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
St Jean AirportYJNMedium Airport
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Bouthillier Airport—Small Airport
Crossroad Airport—Small Airport
Douglas Field—Small Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Farnham Airport—Small Airport
Franklin County State Airport—Small Airport
Grant Airport—Small Airport
Greenwoods Airfield—Small Airport
Louiseville Airport—Small Airport
Mansonville Airport—Small Airport
Richelieu Airport—Small Airport
Richelieu/Messier Airport—Small Airport
Rougemont Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Sorel Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathias Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport—Small Airport
ULM Québec Aerodrome—Small Airport
Valcourt Airport—Small Airport
Victoriaville Airport—Small Airport
Weller Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Acton Vale

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste d'Acton Vale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Acton Vale

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église St-André

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Frequently Asked Questions About Acton Vale

What is the population of Acton Vale?

Acton Vale has a population of 7,605 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 217 people per square mile, spread across 35.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.1% female and 49.9% male.

Is Acton Vale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $57,600, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $568 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Acton Vale safe?

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

What is the weather like in Acton Vale?

Acton Vale has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.4 inches, with 73.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Acton Vale?

The unemployment rate in Acton Vale is 6.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $722. There are 236 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 11.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Acton Vale?

The median home value in Acton Vale is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $568. The homeownership rate is 63.2%.

How are the schools in Acton Vale?

4.8% of adults in Acton Vale hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.2% have completed high school. 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Acton Vale?

The average commute in Acton Vale is 25 minutes. 86.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 11.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Acton Vale?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Acton Vale is 98.9% White, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino. 0.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.2% speak Spanish.

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