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Brigham, QC

Quebec

Brigham is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,282. Residents earn $76,000 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,282 Population 68/sq mi density
$76,000 Median Income $44,880 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$830 Median Rent 10.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$76,000 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $830/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,000
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.3%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $830
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.2%
72% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.7%
30% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,282
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,000
Per Capita$44,880
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty8.7%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$830
Ownership91.6%
Housing Units955
Rent Burden10.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation302 ft (92 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+28.2%
Graduate+3.2%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Brigham a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brigham receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Brigham offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brigham is $76,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.7% 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 Brigham is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x 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

10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Brigham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 257 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches, including 15.8 inches of snow.

Brigham has a population of 2,282 with a density of 68 people per square mile, spread across 33.6 square miles. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.9% female and 51.1% male. The city is predominantly White (99.3%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 9.9% of residents, while 86% speak Spanish.

Population

2,282
Total Population
68
People / sq mi
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
33.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Brigham vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 9.9%
87% below US avg
Spanish 86.0%
541% above US avg
Other Languages 4.2%

Social Characteristics

Brigham vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brigham is $76,000, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,880 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $863, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 71 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 25.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Brigham vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,000
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,880
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.7%
30% below US avg
Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.3 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Brigham is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $830 (29% below the national average of $1,163). 91.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 955 total housing units in the city. 10.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$830
29% below US avg
Rent Burden10.9%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership91.6%
Owner-Occupied91.6%
Renter-Occupied8.9%
Housing Units955

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, Brigham receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Brigham 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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Brigham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area33.6 sq mi (86.9 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates45.2501°N, 72.8491°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 15.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 106 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 148 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 124 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 147 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 133 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 65 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 100 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 138 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 130 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 102 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 51 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 93 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 82 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 89 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 143 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 85 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 130 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 137 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 107 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.0 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.6 in

Brigham has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.4").

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10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 69% below the national average of 33.7%. 28.2% have completed high school. 3.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 91.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.3%
69% below US avg
High School+28.2%
Graduate Degree+3.2%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density68/sq mi
Total Area33.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.3 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.0%

Radio Stations near Brigham

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIDI-FM 99.1 Knowlton, QC community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Brigham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Grange Ronde de Mystic
Le Musée du chocolat de la confiserie Bromont
Le P’tit Monde Des Grands
Musée des communications et d'histoire de Sutton
Musée Missiquoi

Libraries in Brigham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Azarie-Couillard Després0.0
Bibliothèque communautaire de Frelighsburg0.0
Bibliothèque Léon-Maurice-Côté de Bedford0.0
Bibliothèque municipale & scolaire de Sutton0.0
Bibliothèque Paul-O Trépanier0.0
Bibliothèque Sutton0.0
Bromont Library0.0
Rougemont Bibliotheque0.0

Farmers Markets in Brigham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Station Gourmande

Golf Courses in Brigham

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf Cowansville

Breweries in Brigham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
À L'Abordage Microbrasserie
Brasserie Vrooden

Stadiums & Teams in Brigham

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Brigham

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Owl's Head 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bromont Montagne d'Expérience 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Orford 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Brigham

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Plattsburgh International AirportPBGMedium Airport
St Jean AirportYJNMedium Airport
Allenholm Airport—Small Airport
Bouthillier Airport—Small Airport
Butler Island Airport—Small 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
Greenwoods Airfield—Small Airport
Hawk's Nest Airport—Small Airport
L'Assomption Airport—Small Airport
Mansonville Airport—Small Airport
Morrisville-Stowe State AirportMVLSmall Airport
Mountain View Airpark—Small Airport
Mountain View Farm Airport—Small Airport
Northeast Kingdom International AirportEFKSmall Airport
Northern Lights Airport—Small Airport
Northway Airport—Small Airport
Perras Field—Small Airport
Richelieu Airport—Small Airport
Richelieu/Messier Airport—Small Airport
Rougemont Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle Airport—Small Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie Aerodrome—Small Airport
Savage Island Airport—Small Airport
Secret Spot Airport—Small Airport
Shaw Meadow Airport—Small Airport
Smith Airport—Small Airport
Sorel Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathias Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport—Small Airport
St-Michel-de-Napierville Airport—Small Airport
Taylor Airport—Small Airport
Two Tails Airport—Small Airport
Valcourt Airport—Small Airport
Vasile Field—Small Airport
Villeneuve Field—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brigham

What is the population of Brigham?

Brigham has a population of 2,282 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 33.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.9% female and 51.1% male.

Is Brigham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $76,000, 1% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Brigham safe?

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

What is the weather like in Brigham?

Brigham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.7 inches, with 15.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Brigham?

The unemployment rate in Brigham is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $863. There are 71 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 25.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Brigham?

The median home value in Brigham is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $830. The homeownership rate is 91.6%.

How are the schools in Brigham?

10.3% of adults in Brigham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.2% have completed high school. 3.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Brigham?

The average commute in Brigham is 25 minutes. 91.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 25.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Brigham?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Brigham is 99.3% White. 9.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 86% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Saint-Alphonse-de-Granby, QC 3,341 pop · 5.6 mi Cowansville, QC 15,234 pop · 6.0 mi Farnham, QC 10,149 pop · 6.9 mi Ange-Gardien, QC 2,889 pop · 8.0 mi Sainte-Croix, QC 2,529 pop · 8.4 mi Dunham, QC 3,599 pop · 8.4 mi Shefford, QC 7,253 pop · 10.4 mi Bromont, QC 11,357 pop · 10.8 mi Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, QC 1,428 pop · 11.7 mi Granby, QC 69,025 pop · 11.8 mi Saint-Paul-d'Abbotsford, QC 2,886 pop · 13.1 mi Frelighsburg, QC 1,123 pop · 13.4 mi Saint-Césaire, QC 5,972 pop · 13.6 mi Sutton, QC 4,548 pop · 15.4 mi
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