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Brownsburg-Chatham, QC

Quebec

Brownsburg-Chatham is a small city in Quebec with a population of 7,247. Residents earn $66,000 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,247 Population 77/sq mi density
$66,000 Median Income $42,280 per capita
$230,000 Home Value
$740 Median Rent 11.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 229 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$66,000 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$230,000 home value, $740/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $66,000
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $230,000
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.7%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $740
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.0%
150% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.6%
10% higher than US avg

How Brownsburg-Chatham Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,247
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density77/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,000
Per Capita$42,280
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty13.6%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$230,000
Rent$740
Ownership79.5%
Housing Units3,285
Rent Burden11.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation571 ft (174 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+24.9%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Brownsburg-Chatham a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brownsburg-Chatham receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Brownsburg-Chatham has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brownsburg-Chatham is $66,000, 12% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.0%, unemployment is notably high. 13.6% 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 Brownsburg-Chatham is $230,000, 18% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x 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

6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Brownsburg-Chatham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches, including 76.9 inches of snow.

Brownsburg-Chatham has a population of 7,247 with a density of 77 people per square mile, spread across 94.4 square miles. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.2% female and 50.8% male. The city is predominantly White (98.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 14.2% of residents, while 81.2% speak Spanish.

Population

7,247
Total Population
2021 Census
77
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
94.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Brownsburg-Chatham vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 14.2%
82% below US avg
Spanish 81.2%
506% above US avg
Other Languages 4.6%

Social Characteristics

Brownsburg-Chatham vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brownsburg-Chatham is $66,000, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,280. The average weekly wage is $813, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 225 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 13.4% of workers work from home.

Income: Brownsburg-Chatham vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,000
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,280
Avg Weekly Wage$813

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.6%
10% above US avg
Establishments (County)225

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.9 min
Drive Alone90.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Brownsburg-Chatham is $230,000, 18% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $740 (36% below the national average of $1,163). 79.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,285 total housing units in the city. 11.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$230,000
18% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$740
36% below US avg
Rent Burden11.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.5%
Owner-Occupied79.5%
Renter-Occupied20.4%
Housing Units3,285

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, Brownsburg-Chatham receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Brownsburg-Chatham 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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Brownsburg-Chatham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 76.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation571 ft (174 m)
Area94.4 sq mi (244.5 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates45.6834°N, 74.4159°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 76.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

185 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 85 km
Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 142 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 126 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 34 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 20 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 130 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 33 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 20 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 46 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 36 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 71 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 61 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 89 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 93 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 52 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 12 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 64 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 45 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 58 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.4 in
February 13°F (-11°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.9 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
November 33°F (0°C) 4.2 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.6 in

Brownsburg-Chatham has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.8").

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6.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 80% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.9% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 90.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.7%
80% below US avg
High School+24.9%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density77/sq mi
Total Area94.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.9 min
Drive Alone90.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.4%

Schools in Brownsburg-Chatham

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Bouchard
École Saint-Philippe
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Radio Stations near Brownsburg-Chatham

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Brownsburg-Chatham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecology Centre
Musée Régional D'Argenteuil

Libraries in Brownsburg-Chatham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Calumet0.0
Bibliothèque de Grenville0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Lachute0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Rigaud0.0
Brownsburg Bibliotheque0.0
Champlain Township Public Library0.0
Dalkeith Library0.0
Future Bibliothèque0.0
Hawkesbury Public Library0.0
Morin Heights Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Brownsburg-Chatham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Finnegan's Market
Marché D'ici

Hotels in Brownsburg-Chatham

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel du Chasseur

Gas Stations in Brownsburg-Chatham

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ultramar

Golf Courses in Brownsburg-Chatham

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf Oasis

Breweries in Brownsburg-Chatham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beau's All Natural Brewing Company
Brasserie Sir John
Brasserie Wilsy
Microbrasserie Le Castor

Stadiums & Teams in Brownsburg-Chatham

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Brownsburg-Chatham

20 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vallée Bleue 0.0 $0
Ski Garceau 0.0 $0
Piste de Glisse 0.0 $0
Ski La Réserve 0.0 $0
Station touristique Val Saint-Côme 0.0 $0
Centre d’excellence acrobatique de Val Saint-Côme 0.0 $0
Zone Telemark Montagne Noir 0.0 $0
Mont Tremblant Resort 0.0 $0
Mont Blanc 0.0 $0
Ski Montcalm 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Rigaud 0.0 $0
Belle Neige 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Avalanche 0.0 $0
Ski Chantecler 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Gabriel 0.0 $0
Sommet Olympia 0.0 $0
Ski Morin Heights 0.0 $0
Sommet Saint-Sauveur 0.0 $0
Mont Habitant 0.0 $0
Glissade 0.0 $0

Airports Near Brownsburg-Chatham

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Cornwall Regional AirportYCCMedium Airport
Massena International Airport Richards FieldMSSMedium Airport
Mont-Tremblant International AirportYTMMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Alexandria AerodromeSmall Airport
Hawkesbury (East) AirportSmall Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm FieldSmall Airport
Hawkesbury AirportSmall Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza AirstripSmall Airport
Lachute AirportSmall Airport
Lancaster AirparkSmall Airport
Long Sault AirstripSmall Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) AirportSmall Airport
Maxville AirportSmall Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite AirportSmall Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île PerrotSmall Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare AirportSmall Airport
Morrisburg AirportSmall Airport
Pendleton AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Donat AerodromeSmall Airport
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
St. André-Avellin AerodromeSmall Airport
Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee AirportSmall Airport
Val Morin AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Brownsburg-Chatham

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste de Brownsburg

Treatment Centers in Brownsburg-Chatham

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de Réadaptation en Déficience Physique
Services Ambulatoires en Dépendance

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brownsburg-Chatham

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dalesville Baptist Church
Église de Saint-Philippe
Église Évangélique de Chatam
Église Saint-Louis-de-France
New Creation Church
Saint Monastere Vierge Marie La Consolatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brownsburg-Chatham

What is the population of Brownsburg-Chatham?

Brownsburg-Chatham has a population of 7,247 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 94.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.2% female and 50.8% male.

Is Brownsburg-Chatham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $66,000, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $230,000 (18% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Brownsburg-Chatham safe?

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

What is the weather like in Brownsburg-Chatham?

Brownsburg-Chatham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches, with 76.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Brownsburg-Chatham?

The job market in Brownsburg-Chatham faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $813. There are 225 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 13.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Brownsburg-Chatham?

The median home value in Brownsburg-Chatham is $230,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $740. The homeownership rate is 79.5%.

How are the schools in Brownsburg-Chatham?

6.7% of adults in Brownsburg-Chatham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.9% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Brownsburg-Chatham?

The average commute in Brownsburg-Chatham is 29 minutes. 90.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 13.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Brownsburg-Chatham?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Brownsburg-Chatham is 98.9% White. 14.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 81.2% speak Spanish.

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