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Ayer's Cliff, QC

Quebec · Sherbrooke Metro

Ayer's Cliff is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,180. Residents earn $76,000 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,180 Population 552/sq mi density
$76,000 Median Income $56,600 per capita
$310,000 Home Value
$705 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$76,000 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$310,000 home value, $705/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,000
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $310,000
10% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.1%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $705
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.2%
26% lower than US avg

How Ayer's Cliff Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,180
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density552/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,000
Per Capita$56,600
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty9.2%
Commute24 min

Housing

A
Home Value$310,000
Rent$705
Ownership80.7%
Housing Units570
Rent Burden15.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain44.6 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation564 ft (172 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+19.1%
Graduate+5.5%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Ayer's Cliff a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ayer's Cliff receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Ayer's Cliff offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ayer's Cliff is $76,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ayer's Cliff is $310,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x 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

12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Ayer's Cliff has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 255 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches, including 15.9 inches of snow.

Ayer's Cliff has a population of 1,180 with a density of 552 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly White (97.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 31.4% of residents, while 61.9% speak Spanish.

Population

1,180
Total Population
2021 Census
552
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Ayer's Cliff vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 31.4%
60% below US avg
Spanish 61.9%
362% above US avg
Other Languages 6.8%

Social Characteristics

Ayer's Cliff vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ayer's Cliff is $76,000, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,600 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,088, 24% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 37 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 19.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ayer's Cliff vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,000
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,600
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.2%
26% below US avg
Establishments (County)37

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Ayer's Cliff is $310,000, 10% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $705 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 80.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 570 total housing units in the city. 15.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$310,000
10% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$705
39% below US avg
Rent Burden15.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.7%
Owner-Occupied80.7%
Renter-Occupied19.3%
Housing Units570

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, Ayer's Cliff receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Ayer's Cliff 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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Ayer's Cliff has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 564 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density552/sq mi
Coordinates45.1677°N, 72.0400°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 15.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 150 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 116 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 146 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 122 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 99 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 149 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 114 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 112 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 145 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 143 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 93 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 140 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 136 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 101 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 150 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 68 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 149 km
Mar 29, 2020 3 km W of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.0 139 km
May 11, 2006 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada M3.0 129 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.9 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
September 56°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.8 in
December 20°F (-6°C) 3.6 in

Ayer's Cliff has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 13°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.5").

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12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64% below the national average of 33.7%. 19.1% have completed high school. 5.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 80% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.1%
64% below US avg
High School+19.1%
Graduate Degree+5.5%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density552/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.1%

Schools in Ayer's Cliff

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire d'Ayer's Cliff — — — —
École Saint-Barthélemy — — — —
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Radio Stations near Ayer's Cliff

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFLX - La radio communautaire de l'estrie — MP3 128 kbps
CIDI-FM 99.1 Knowlton, QC community radio MP3 128 kbps
CKOY "107.7 FM Estrie" Sherbrooke, QC news, talk MP3
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Estrie) Sherbrooke, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Estrie) Sherbrooke, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Ayer's Cliff

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
GOODRICH LIBRARYGENERAL MUSEUM$241,637
DERBY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION35 JUNIOR HIGH DRIVE8027665324
HOLLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
Centre d'arts visuels et Musée d'art naïf
Colby-Curtis Museum
Copp's Ferry Museum
Granite Central
L'Epopée De Capelton - Entrée de la Mine (visite sous terre)
Lieu historique national Louis-S. St-Laurent
Maison Merry
Musée Beaulne
Musée de la nature et des sciences
Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke
Société d'histoire de Sherbrooke
Station piscicole de Baldwin
Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre

Libraries in Ayer's Cliff

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
GOODRICH MEMORIAL202 MAIN ST.0.038,636
HASKELL FREE93 CASWELL AVE.0.018,616
DAILEY MEMORIAL101 JUNIOR HIGH DR.0.012,792
Anarchist library0.0
Biblairie GGC0.0
Bibliothèque Ayer's Cliff0.0
Bibliothèque Bertrand-Delisle0.0
Bibliothèque de droit0.0
Bibliothèque Éva-Sénécal0.0
Bibliotheque Françoise-Maurice de Coaticook0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Waterville0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Memphrémagog0.0
Bibliothèque Roger-Maltais0.0
Haskell Free Library & Opera House0.0
Lennoxville Library0.0
Société de Généalogie des Cantons de l'Est0.0

Farmers Markets in Ayer's Cliff

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bleuetière l’Or Bleu
Marché de la Gare
Marché local de Stanstead
Marché public des Collines
Newport, VT Farmers MarketThe Causeway05/10/2014 to 10/25/2014Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;

Hotels in Ayer's Cliff

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Ayer's Cliff

Cafes in Ayer's Cliff

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Folies
Ô 1909

Gas Stations in Ayer's Cliff

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ultramar
Ultramar

Banks in Ayer's Cliff

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CIBC

Breweries in Ayer's Cliff

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Le Lion d'Or
Microbrasserie de Coaticook
Microbrasserie Des Cantons

Stadiums & Teams in Ayer's Cliff

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ayer's Cliff

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 Ayer's Cliff

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Sherbrooke AirportYSCMedium Airport
Caledonia County AirportLLXSmall Airport
Crossroad Airport—Small Airport
Douglas Field—Small Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Gifford Field—Small Airport
John H Boylan State (Island Pond) Airport—Small Airport
Mansonville Airport—Small Airport
Morrisville-Stowe State AirportMVLSmall Airport
Mountain View Farm Airport—Small Airport
Northeast Kingdom International AirportEFKSmall Airport
Perras Field—Small Airport
Taylor Airport—Small Airport
Two Tails Airport—Small Airport
Valcourt Airport—Small Airport
Weller Airport—Small Airport
West Burke Aerodrome—Small Airport

Post Offices in Ayer's Cliff

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ayer's Cliff Post Office

Treatment Centers in Ayer's Cliff

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BAART Behavioral Health ServicesSubstance Abuse802-334-0110
Northeast Kingdom Human Services IncBoth802-334-6744

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ayer's Cliff

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église St-Barthelemy
Massawippi Union Church
St-George Anglican Church
United Church

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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 Ayer's Cliff

What is the population of Ayer's Cliff?

Ayer's Cliff has a population of 1,180 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 552 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 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 50.9% female and 49.2% male.

Is Ayer's Cliff expensive to live in?

The median household income is $76,000, 1% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $310,000 (10% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $705 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Ayer's Cliff safe?

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

What is the weather like in Ayer's Cliff?

Ayer's Cliff has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.6 inches, with 15.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ayer's Cliff?

Ayer's Cliff has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,088. There are 37 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 19.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Ayer's Cliff?

The median home value in Ayer's Cliff is $310,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $705. The homeownership rate is 80.7%.

How are the schools in Ayer's Cliff?

12.1% of adults in Ayer's Cliff hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.1% have completed high school. 5.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Ayer's Cliff?

The average commute in Ayer's Cliff is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 80% of workers drive alone to work, and 19.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Ayer's Cliff?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ayer's Cliff is 97.9% White. 31.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 61.9% speak Spanish.

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