Median Income
$84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value
$448,000
59% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
22.0%
35% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,110
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.5%
164% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.1%
10% lower than US avg
How Brossard Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population91,525
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density5,246/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 50%
Economy
B
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$49,520
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty11.1%
Commute29 min
Housing
B+
Home Value$448,000
Rent$1,110
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units35,885
Rent Burden19.2%
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
AQIN/A
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation69 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+20.0%
Graduate+10.6%
Is Brossard a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Brossard receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Brossard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Brossard is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 9.5%, unemployment is notably high. 11.1% 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 Brossard is $448,000, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,110 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.0% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Brossard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches, including 63.2 inches of snow.
Brossard has a population of 91,525 with a density of 5,246 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (49.7%), with 5.2% Hispanic, 6.5% Black, 25.6% Asian.
Population
91,525
Total Population
2021 Census
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 11.6% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Spanish | 39.4% |
| 194% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 49% |
The median household income in Brossard is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $84,000 |
| 12% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $49,520 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.5% |
| 164% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
| 10% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.9% |
| Public Transit | 14.1% |
| Work from Home | 49.1% |
The median home value in Brossard is $448,000, 59% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,110 (5% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $448,000 |
| 59% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,110 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 19.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 69.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.4% |
| Housing Units | 35,885 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Brossard vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Brossard vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Brossard has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.5 inches.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 51.5 inches |
| 35% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 63.2 inches/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 17.5 sq mi (45.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4501°N, 73.4658°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |