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Boischatel, QC

Quebec

Boischatel is a small city in Quebec with a population of 8,231. Residents earn $118,000 per year, which is 57% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
8,231 Population 1,047/sq mi density
$118,000 Median Income $65,600 per capita
$352,000 Home Value
$785 Median Rent 7.6% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 244 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$118,000 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$352,000 home value, $785/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $118,000
57% higher than US avg
Home Value $352,000
25% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.6%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $785
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

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

People

Population8,231
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,047/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A+
Median Income$118,000
Per Capita$65,600
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty2.7%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$352,000
Rent$785
Ownership89.8%
Housing Units3,050
Rent Burden7.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain50.8 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation354 ft (108 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+18.6%
Graduate+7.5%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Boischatel a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Boischatel receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Boischatel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Boischatel is $118,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 57% above $75,149. This places Boischatel among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Boischatel is $352,000, 25% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $785 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Boischatel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches, including 18.0 inches of snow.

Boischatel has a population of 8,231 with a density of 1,047 people per square mile, spread across 7.9 square miles. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 49.4% male. The city is predominantly White (97.1%), with 1.4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.9% of residents, while 96.3% speak Spanish.

Population

8,231
Total Population
1,047
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
7.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Boischatel vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.9%
99% below US avg
Spanish 96.3%
619% above US avg
Other Languages 2.8%

Social Characteristics

Boischatel vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Boischatel is $118,000, which is 57% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,600 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,262, 12% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 255 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 35.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Boischatel vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$118,000
57% above US avg
Per Capita Income$65,600
Avg Weekly Wage$1,262

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)255

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.1 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home35.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Boischatel is $352,000, 25% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $785 (33% below the national average of $1,163). 89.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,050 total housing units in the city. 7.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$352,000
25% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$785
33% below US avg
Rent Burden7.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.8%
Owner-Occupied89.8%
Renter-Occupied10.3%
Housing Units3,050

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, Boischatel receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Boischatel 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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Boischatel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.9°F
28% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Area7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²)
Population Density1,047/sq mi
Coordinates46.8943°N, 71.1448°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 18.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Mar 6, 2005 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.9 143 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 127 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 23 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 131 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 129 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 131 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 70 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 132 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 120 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 106 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 56 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 86 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 68 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 88 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 133 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 67 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 96 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 135 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 57 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 3.2 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
July 65°F (19°C) 5.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 4.5 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 3.9 in

Boischatel has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 9°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.9").

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20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39% below the national average of 33.7%. 18.6% have completed high school. 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.6%
39% below US avg
High School+18.6%
Graduate Degree+7.5%
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,047/sq mi
Total Area7.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.1 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home35.7%

Schools in Boischatel

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École du Sous-Bois — — — —
École de La Primerose — — — —
École du Bois-Joli et du Beaucage — — — —
La Farandole — — — —
École primaire de Boischâtel (Boréal) — — — —
École de la Courvilloise — — — —
École primaire Beausoleil-et-du-Parc — — — —
École Beausoleil — — — —
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Radio Stations near Boischatel

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (320K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 320 kbps
FM93 Québec family MP3
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Québec City, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première Quebec City, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Choi Radio X 98,1 talk MP3 64 kbps
CBC Radio One - Quebec City, QC (MP3) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJMD 96.9 Levis, QC hip hop, radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (128K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 128 kbps
CKIA 88.3 "Radio Urbaine" Quebec City, QC radio communautaire MP3 192 kbps
ckrl radio ckrl MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Boischatel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Albert Gilles copper museum
Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site
Centre d'interprétation historique de Ste-Foy
Centre national de conservation et d'études des collections
Espace 400e Bell
Espace Félix Leclerc
Expo-Théâtre de la Visitation
Gerard Morisset Pavilion
Grand Hall
Lieu historique national des Forts-et-Châteaux-Saint-Louis
Lieu historique national du chantier A.C. Davie
Maison Alphonse-Desjardins
Maison de nos Aïeux
Maison Drouin
Maison historique Chevalier
Musée de la Civilisation de Québec
Musée de la place Royale
Musée des plaines d'Abraham
Musée des Ursulines
Musée du Fort
Musée Huron-Wendat
Musee National des Beaux-Arts
Musee national des beaux-arts du Quebec
Musée Naval de Québec
Parc Maritime St-Laurent
Pavillon Charles-Baillairgé
Pavillon Pierre-Lassonde
Société historique Alphonse-Desjardins
Village Huron Site Traditionnel
Visitation Patrimonial Site

Libraries in Boischatel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anne-Marie Filteau0.0
Archives nationales à Québec0.0
Archives nationales à Québec0.0
Bibiothèque du Vieux-Québec0.0
Bibiothèque du Vieux-Québec0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Albert-Rousseau0.0
Bibliothèque Aliette-Marchand0.0
Bibliothèque Aliette-Marchand0.0
Bibliothèque Bon-Pasteur0.0
Bibliothèque Canardière0.0
Bibliothèque Canardière0.0
Bibliothèque Champigny0.0
Bibliothèque Charles-H.-Blais0.0
Bibliothèque Charles-H.-Blais0.0
Bibliothèque Chrystine-Brouillet0.0
Bibliothèque Claire-Martin0.0
Bibliothèque Collège-Des-Jésuites0.0
Bibliothèque Collège-Des-Jésuites0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Assemblée Nationale0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Assemblée Nationale0.0
Bibliothèque de Neufchâtel0.0
Bibliothèque de St-Sauveur0.0
Bibliothèque de St-Sauveur0.0
Bibliothèque du chemin Royal0.0
Bibliothèque du chemin Royal0.0
Bibliothèque du Jardin0.0
Bibliothèque Étienne-Parent0.0
Bibliothèque Fernand-Dumont0.0
Bibliothèque Fernand-Dumont0.0
Bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy0.0
Bibliothèque Jacques-Labrie0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Baptiste-Duberger0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Baptiste-Duberger0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Gosselin0.0
Bibliotheque La Pintellect0.0
Bibliotheque La Pintellect0.0
Bibliothèque Lauréat-Vallière0.0
Bibliothèque Lauréat-Vallière0.0
Bibliothèque Lebourgneuf0.0
Bibliothèque Lebourgneuf0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Victorin0.0
Bibliothèque Monique-Corriveau0.0
Bibliothèque Paul-Aimé-Paiement0.0
Bibliothèque Père-Jean-Marc-Boulé0.0
Bibliothèque Pierre-Georges-Roy0.0
Bibliothèque Pierre-Georges-Roy0.0
Bibliothèque Roger-Lemelin0.0
Bibliothèque Romain-Langlois0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Albert0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-André0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Charles0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Charles0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-David0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-David0.0
Bibliothèque scientifique0.0
L'Étincelle0.0
L'Étincelle0.0
Lac-Beauport Library0.0
MediaLAB Gabrielle-Roy0.0
MediaLAB Gabrielle-Roy0.0
Morrin Centre0.0
Pavillon Jean-Charles-Bonenfant0.0

Farmers Markets in Boischatel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché public de Sainte-Foy
Rue du Trésor
The Artisans of the Quebec Cathedral

Cafes in Boischatel

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Theatres in Boischatel

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre de la Dame Blanche

Train Stations in Boischatel

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quebéc Chutes-Montmorency

Gas Stations in Boischatel

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #6434912133
Crevier
EKO
Irving
Irving
Petro Canada
Petro-Canada
Ultramar

Banks in Boischatel

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse Desjardins des Chutes Montmorency

Shopping Malls in Boischatel

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dollorama

Gyms in Boischatel

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gym 418

Golf Courses in Boischatel

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de golf Monmorency
Club de golf Royal Québec
Royal Québec

Breweries in Boischatel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasseurs sur Demande
La Boite A Malt
La Korrigane
Nano cinco
Nano cinco

Stadiums & Teams in Boischatel

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Boischatel

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Club ski Beauce 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Centre de Ski Le Relais 0.0 — — $0 — — —
A venir 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Station de ski du Mont Stoneham 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont-Sainte-Anne 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Le Massif 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Boischatel

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Grosse-Île Airport—Small Airport
Île Sainte-Marguerite Airport—Small Airport
Île-aux-Grues Airport—Small Airport
Montmagny Airport—Small Airport
Paquet Airport—Small Airport
Pintendre Airport—Small Airport
Québec / Neuville Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome Airport—Small Airport
St-Anselme Airport—Small Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) Airport—Small Airport
St-Frédéric Airport—Small Airport
St-Lambert-De-Lauzon Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Boischatel

30 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Beltrami Audioprothésiste
Cataract MD
Centre d'activités de jour en déficience intellectuelle et en troubles du spectre de l'autisme de Saint-Romuald
Clinique Berger
Clinique chiropratique Richard
Clinique d’urgence mineure Jeffery Hale
Clinique de massothérapie et kinésithérapie Masseo
Clinique Médicale de Sillery
Clinique Médicale Lacroix
Clinique médicale Lévis-Métro
Clinique Médicale Pierre-Bertrand
Clinique médicale Saint-Rodrigue
Clinique Saint-Louis
CLSC de la Basse-Ville
CLSC de la Haute-Ville
CLSC de Limoilou
CLSC de Sainte-Foy-Sillery
CLSC des Rivières - Édifice Christ-Roi
CLSC Saint-Romuald
GMF-U Laurier
Groupe de Médecine Familiale SYNASE
Institut Laser Visuel
Kinatex Sports Physio Saint-Roch
La Clinique Santé Esthétique
LASIK MD
Maison Henri-Dutil
Maison PITCA
Passport Health Clinique Santé-Voyage Ville de Québec
PCN Physiothérapie et médecine du sport
Podiatre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Boischatel

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église baptiste évangélique
Église Saint-Louis-de-Courville
Sanctuaire Sainte-Thérèse de l'Enfant Jésus

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boischatel

What is the population of Boischatel?

Boischatel has a population of 8,231 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 1,047 people per square mile, spread across 7.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.8 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

Is Boischatel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $118,000, 57% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $352,000 (25% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $785 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Boischatel safe?

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

What is the weather like in Boischatel?

Boischatel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.8 inches, with 18.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Boischatel?

Boischatel has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,262. There are 255 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 35.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Boischatel?

The median home value in Boischatel is $352,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $785. The homeownership rate is 89.8%.

How are the schools in Boischatel?

20.6% of adults in Boischatel hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.6% have completed high school. 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Boischatel?

The average commute in Boischatel is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.9% of workers drive alone to work, 1.9% use public transit, and 35.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Boischatel?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Boischatel is 97.1% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 0.7% Asian. 0.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 96.3% speak Spanish.

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