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Bolton-Ouest, QC

Quebec

Bolton-Ouest is a small town in Quebec with a population of 732. Residents earn $76,500 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
732 Population 19/sq mi density
$76,500 Median Income $63,000 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$104 Median Rent 10.1% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 244 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$76,500 median income, 8.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $104/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,500
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.8%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent $104
91% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.0%
122% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.8%
3% higher than US avg

How Bolton-Ouest Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population732
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,500
Per Capita$63,000
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty12.8%
Commute29 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$500,000
Rent$104
Ownership90.0%
Housing Units350
Rent Burden10.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation833 ft (254 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+20.3%
Graduate+14.3%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Bolton-Ouest a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bolton-Ouest receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Bolton-Ouest has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bolton-Ouest is $76,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.0%, unemployment is notably high. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bolton-Ouest is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $104 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bolton-Ouest has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches, including 19.5 inches of snow.

Bolton-Ouest has a population of 732 with a density of 19 people per square mile, spread across 39.0 square miles. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45.6% female and 53.7% male. The city is predominantly White (95%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 46.3% of residents, while 46.9% speak Spanish.

Population

732
Total Population
19
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
39.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 45.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Bolton-Ouest vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 46.3%
41% below US avg
Spanish 46.9%
250% above US avg
Other Languages 6.8%

Social Characteristics

Bolton-Ouest vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bolton-Ouest is $76,500, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,212, 15% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 23 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 50.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bolton-Ouest vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,500
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$63,000
Avg Weekly Wage$1,212

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.8%
3% above US avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.6 min
Drive Alone82.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home50.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Bolton-Ouest is $500,000, 77% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $104 (91% below the national average of $1,163). 90.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 350 total housing units in the city. 10.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$500,000
77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$104
91% below US avg
Rent Burden10.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.0%
Owner-Occupied90.0%
Renter-Occupied10.0%
Housing Units350

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, Bolton-Ouest receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Bolton-Ouest 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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Bolton-Ouest has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 833 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Area39.0 sq mi (100.9 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates45.2437°N, 72.4550°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 19.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.12"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 127 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 85 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 130 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 82 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 147 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 115 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 92 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 120 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 123 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 113 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 115 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 128 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 83 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 137 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 122 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 105 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 114 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 67 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 116 km
Feb 1, 2024 6 km WNW of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 3.6 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
November 33°F (1°C) 4.5 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 4.4 in

Bolton-Ouest has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 12°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.1").

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18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.3% have completed high school. 14.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. 82.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.8%
44% below US avg
High School+20.3%
Graduate Degree+14.3%
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density19/sq mi
Total Area39.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.6 min
Drive Alone82.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home50.0%

Radio Stations near Bolton-Ouest

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIDI-FM 99.1 Knowlton, QC community radio MP3 128 kbps
CKOY "107.7 FM Estrie" Sherbrooke, QC news, talk MP3

Museums in Bolton-Ouest

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
RICHFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
Brome County Historical Society Museum
Copp's Ferry Museum
Le Musée du chocolat de la confiserie Bromont
Musée des communications et d'histoire de Sutton

Libraries in Bolton-Ouest

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ARVIN A. BROWN PUBLIC88 MAIN ST.0.08,372
WM. & LUCY RAND MEMORIAL160 RAILROAD ST.0.07,176
Bibliothèque Commémorative Pettes0.0
Bibliothèque Danielle-Simard0.0
Bibliothèque municipale & scolaire de Sutton0.0
Bibliothèque Sutton0.0
Bromont Library0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bolton-Ouest

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
North Troy Farmers MarketTranquil Gardens Center
Richford Farmers' Market21 Main Street (in parking lot across from Main Street Grocery)06/21/2014 to 10/04/2014Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;Yes

Hotels in Bolton-Ouest

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Suites Lac-Brome

Gas Stations in Bolton-Ouest

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petro-T

Golf Courses in Bolton-Ouest

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club De Golf de Knowlton

Breweries in Bolton-Ouest

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
À L'Abordage Microbrasserie
La Ferme - Brasserie Rurale

Stadiums & Teams in Bolton-Ouest

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bolton-Ouest

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 Bolton-Ouest

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Caledonia County AirportLLXSmall Airport
Crossroad Airport—Small Airport
Davis Private 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
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
Rougemont Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Shaw Meadow Airport—Small Airport
Sorel Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
Taylor Airport—Small Airport
Two Tails Airport—Small Airport
Valcourt Airport—Small Airport
Villeneuve Field—Small Airport
Weller Airport—Small Airport
West Burke Aerodrome—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bolton-Ouest

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Andrew
St James
St. Michael and All Angel's Anglican Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bolton-Ouest

What is the population of Bolton-Ouest?

Bolton-Ouest has a population of 732 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 39.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 45.6% female and 53.7% male.

Is Bolton-Ouest expensive to live in?

The median household income is $76,500, 2% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $500,000 (77% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $104 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Bolton-Ouest safe?

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

What is the weather like in Bolton-Ouest?

Bolton-Ouest has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches, with 19.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bolton-Ouest?

The job market in Bolton-Ouest faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,212. There are 23 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 50.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Bolton-Ouest?

The median home value in Bolton-Ouest is $500,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $104. The homeownership rate is 90.0%.

How are the schools in Bolton-Ouest?

18.8% of adults in Bolton-Ouest hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.3% have completed high school. 14.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Bolton-Ouest?

The average commute in Bolton-Ouest is 29 minutes. 82.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 50.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Bolton-Ouest?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bolton-Ouest is 95% White. 46.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 46.9% speak Spanish.

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