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Bonsecours, QC

Quebec · Sherbrooke Metro

Bonsecours is a small town in Quebec with a population of 650. Residents earn $68,000 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
650 Population 28/sq mi density
$68,000 Median Income $50,000 per capita
$280,000 Home Value
$234 Median Rent 13.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$280,000 home value, $234/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $68,000
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $280,000
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.8%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $234
80% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.0%
5% higher than US avg

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

People

Population650
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$50,000
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty13.0%
Commute30 min

Housing

A
Home Value$280,000
Rent$234
Ownership87.5%
Housing Units280
Rent Burden13.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain48.3 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+21.6%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Bonsecours a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bonsecours receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Bonsecours offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bonsecours is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bonsecours is $280,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $234 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

11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bonsecours has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches, including 18.2 inches of snow.

Bonsecours has a population of 650 with a density of 28 people per square mile, spread across 23.3 square miles. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.7% female and 52.3% male. The city is predominantly White (98.4%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 2.3% of residents, while 94.6% speak Spanish.

Population

650
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
23.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Bonsecours vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 2.3%
97% below US avg
Spanish 94.6%
606% above US avg
Other Languages 3.1%

Social Characteristics

Bonsecours vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bonsecours is $68,000, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $962, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 20 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 45.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bonsecours vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,000
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$50,000
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above US avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.9 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home45.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Bonsecours is $280,000, 1% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $234 (80% below the national average of $1,163). 87.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 280 total housing units in the city. 13.0% 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$280,000
1% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$234
80% below US avg
Rent Burden13.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.5%
Owner-Occupied87.5%
Renter-Occupied12.5%
Housing Units280

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, Bonsecours receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Bonsecours 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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Bonsecours has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.3°F
25% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Area23.3 sq mi (60.4 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates45.4050°N, 72.3055°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 18.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 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 M5.3 148 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 M3.9 143 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 128 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 79 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 116 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 138 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 96 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 126 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 131 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 149 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 133 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 64 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 130 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 138 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 76 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 133 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 105 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 123 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 3.4 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
November 33°F (1°C) 4.3 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 4.0 in

Bonsecours has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 12°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.8").

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11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65% below the national average of 33.7%. 21.6% have completed high school. 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 92.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.8%
65% below US avg
High School+21.6%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density28/sq mi
Total Area23.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.9 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home45.2%

Schools in Bonsecours

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours — — — —
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Radio Stations near Bonsecours

6 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
Viva 105,3 Drummondville drummondville, francophone MP3 48 kbps

Museums in Bonsecours

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brome County Historical Society Museum
Centre d'arts visuels et Musée d'art naïf
Maison Merry
Musée de l'ingéniosité J.Armand Bombardier

Libraries in Bonsecours

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblairie GGC0.0
Bibliothèque Commémorative Pettes0.0
Bibliothèque Danielle-Simard0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Memphrémagog0.0
Bibliothèque Yvonne L Bombardier0.0

Farmers Markets in Bonsecours

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché champêtre de Melbourne

Hotels in Bonsecours

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jouvence

Gas Stations in Bonsecours

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EKO

Banks in Bonsecours

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Breweries in Bonsecours

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Microbrasserie Des Cantons

Ski Resorts Near Bonsecours

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 Bonsecours

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Sherbrooke AirportYSCMedium Airport
Crossroad Airport—Small Airport
Douglas Field—Small Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Farnham Airport—Small Airport
John H Boylan State (Island Pond) Airport—Small Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)—Small Airport
Mansonville Airport—Small Airport
Northeast Kingdom International AirportEFKSmall Airport
Rougemont Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Sorel Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
Valcourt Airport—Small Airport
Victoriaville Airport—Small Airport
Weller Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bonsecours

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Bonsecours

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bonsecours

What is the population of Bonsecours?

Bonsecours has a population of 650 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 23.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.7% female and 52.3% male.

Is Bonsecours expensive to live in?

The median household income is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $280,000 (1% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $234 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 Bonsecours safe?

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

What is the weather like in Bonsecours?

Bonsecours has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.3 inches, with 18.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bonsecours?

Bonsecours has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $962. There are 20 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 45.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Bonsecours?

The median home value in Bonsecours is $280,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $234. The homeownership rate is 87.5%.

How are the schools in Bonsecours?

11.8% of adults in Bonsecours hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.6% have completed high school. 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Bonsecours?

The average commute in Bonsecours is 30 minutes. 92.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 45.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Bonsecours?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bonsecours is 98.4% White. 2.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 94.6% speak Spanish.

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