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Charlesbourg, QC

Quebec

Charlesbourg is a mid-size city in Quebec with a population of 82,870. Residents earn $71,452 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
82,870 Population 371/sq mi density
$71,452 Median Income $44,112 per capita
$230,186 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,452 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$230,186 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $71,452
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $230,186
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

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

People

Population82,870
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density371/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,452
Per Capita$44,112
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.9%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$230,186
Rent$647
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units33,148
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain59.7 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation531 ft (162 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Charlesbourg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Charlesbourg receives an overall livability score of 3.7 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. Charlesbourg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Charlesbourg is $71,452, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Charlesbourg is $230,186, 18% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x 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

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Charlesbourg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches, including 100.6 inches of snow.

Charlesbourg has a population of 82,870 with a density of 371 people per square mile, spread across 223.6 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (97.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 6.6% of residents, while 88.1% speak Spanish.

Population

82,870
Total Population
371
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
223.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Charlesbourg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 6.6%
92% below US avg
Spanish 88.1%
557% above US avg
Other Languages 5.3%

Social Characteristics

Charlesbourg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Charlesbourg is $71,452, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,112 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $848, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 49 business establishments, including 19 restaurants. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 20.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Charlesbourg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,452
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,112
Avg Weekly Wage$848

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg
Establishments (County)49

Business (County)

Restaurants19
Healthcare9
Retail8

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home20.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Charlesbourg is $230,186, 18% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 33,148 total housing units in the city. 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$230,186
18% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units33,148

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, Charlesbourg receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Charlesbourg 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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Charlesbourg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 100.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Area223.6 sq mi (579.1 km²)
Population Density371/sq mi
Coordinates46.8990°N, 71.3050°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 100.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 14 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 136 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 139 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 137 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 71 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 121 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 128 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 140 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 114 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 94 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 65 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 77 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 146 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 104 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 142 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 77 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 98 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 144 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 51 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 3.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
July 67°F (19°C) 5.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 4.7 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 4.4 in

Charlesbourg has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 11°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (3.2").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 9 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 86.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density371/sq mi
Total Area223.6 sq mi

Services

Healthcare Facilities9
Restaurants19
Retail Stores8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home20.6%

Schools in Charlesbourg

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Guillaume Mathieu — — — —
École de l'Escale et du Plateau (du Plateau) — — — —
École de l'Escale et du Plateau (de l'Escale) — — — —
École l'Oasis — — — —
École secondaire Saint-Pierre — — — —
École des Sentiers — — — —
École du Chatelet — — — —
École Chabot — — — —
École secondaire Le Sommet — — — —
École primaire du Boisé (du Boisé 1) — — — —
École du Boisé 2 — — — —
École de l'Escalade — — — —
Centre de formation en transport de Charlesbourg — — — —
École de l'Étoile-du-Nord — — — —
École Secondaire du Phare — — — —
École primaire de l'Ancrage — — — —
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Radio Stations near Charlesbourg

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (320K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 320 kbps
FM93 Québec family MP3
Labgate P.YG. Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Québec City, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première Quebec City, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Choi Radio X 98,1 talk MP3 64 kbps
CBC Radio One - Quebec City, QC (MP3) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJMD 96.9 Levis, QC hip hop, radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (128K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 128 kbps
CKIA 88.3 "Radio Urbaine" Quebec City, QC radio communautaire MP3 192 kbps
CHOC-FM 88.7 Saint-Raymond de Portneuf, QC classic hits MP3 192 kbps
ckrl radio ckrl MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Charlesbourg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site
Centre d'interprétation historique de Ste-Foy
Centre national de conservation et d'études des collections
Espace 400e Bell
Espace Félix Leclerc
Expo-Théâtre de la Visitation
Gerard Morisset Pavilion
Grand Hall
Lieu historique national des Forts-et-Châteaux-Saint-Louis
Lieu historique national du chantier A.C. Davie
Maison Alphonse-Desjardins
Maison historique Chevalier
Musée de la Civilisation de Québec
Musée de la place Royale
Musée des plaines d'Abraham
Musée des Ursulines
Musée du Fort
Musée Huron-Wendat
Musee National des Beaux-Arts
Musee national des beaux-arts du Quebec
Musée Naval de Québec
Pavillon Charles-Baillairgé
Pavillon Pierre-Lassonde
Société historique Alphonse-Desjardins
Village Huron Site Traditionnel
Visitation Patrimonial Site

Libraries in Charlesbourg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anne-Marie Filteau0.0
Archives nationales à Québec0.0
Archives nationales à Québec0.0
Bibiothèque du Vieux-Québec0.0
Bibiothèque du Vieux-Québec0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Alain-Grandbois0.0
Bibliothèque Albert-Rousseau0.0
Bibliothèque Aliette-Marchand0.0
Bibliothèque Aliette-Marchand0.0
Bibliothèque Bon-Pasteur0.0
Bibliothèque Canardière0.0
Bibliothèque Canardière0.0
Bibliothèque Champigny0.0
Bibliothèque Charles-H.-Blais0.0
Bibliothèque Charles-H.-Blais0.0
Bibliothèque Chrystine-Brouillet0.0
Bibliothèque Claire-Martin0.0
Bibliothèque Collège-Des-Jésuites0.0
Bibliothèque Collège-Des-Jésuites0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Assemblée Nationale0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Assemblée Nationale0.0
Bibliothèque de Neufchâtel0.0
Bibliothèque de St-Sauveur0.0
Bibliothèque de St-Sauveur0.0
Bibliothèque du chemin Royal0.0
Bibliothèque du chemin Royal0.0
Bibliothèque du Jardin0.0
Bibliothèque Étienne-Parent0.0
Bibliothèque Félix-Leclerc0.0
Bibliothèque Fernand-Dumont0.0
Bibliothèque Fernand-Dumont0.0
Bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Baptiste-Duberger0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Baptiste-Duberger0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Gosselin0.0
Bibliotheque La Pintellect0.0
Bibliotheque La Pintellect0.0
Bibliothèque Lauréat-Vallière0.0
Bibliothèque Lauréat-Vallière0.0
Bibliothèque Lebourgneuf0.0
Bibliothèque Lebourgneuf0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Victorin0.0
Bibliothèque Monique-Corriveau0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Paul-Aimé-Paiement0.0
Bibliothèque Père-Jean-Marc-Boulé0.0
Bibliothèque Pierre-Georges-Roy0.0
Bibliothèque Pierre-Georges-Roy0.0
Bibliothèque Roger-Lemelin0.0
Bibliothèque Romain-Langlois0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Albert0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-André0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Charles0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Charles0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-David0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-David0.0
Bibliothèque scientifique0.0
L'Étincelle0.0
L'Étincelle0.0
Lac-Beauport Library0.0
MediaLAB Gabrielle-Roy0.0
MediaLAB Gabrielle-Roy0.0
Morrin Centre0.0
Pavillon Jean-Charles-Bonenfant0.0
shannon municipal library0.0

Farmers Markets in Charlesbourg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché public de Sainte-Foy
Rue du Trésor
The Artisans of the Quebec Cathedral

Hotels in Charlesbourg

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DoubleTree

Cafes in Charlesbourg

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parlabas Café
Sibéria Café
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Clinics in Charlesbourg

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #193190482
CLSC La Source

Dentists in Charlesbourg

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dentiste Stephen Desjardins

Veterinaries in Charlesbourg

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôpital vétérinaire des Laurentides

Gas Stations in Charlesbourg

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canadian Tire
Eko
Esso
Esso
Harnois
Irving
Paquet
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada
Ultramar

Banks in Charlesbourg

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins
Desjardins
Desjardins
TD

Shopping Malls in Charlesbourg

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marché Jean-Talon

Gyms in Charlesbourg

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Éconofitness
Profil Santé Multisoins

Golf Courses in Charlesbourg

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf de la Faune

Breweries in Charlesbourg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasseurs sur Demande
La Boite A Malt
La Korrigane
Nano cinco
Nano cinco

Stadiums & Teams in Charlesbourg

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Charlesbourg

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Club ski Beauce 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Centre de Ski Le Relais 0.0 — — $0 — — —
A venir 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Station de ski du Mont Stoneham 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont-Sainte-Anne 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Charlesbourg

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Grosse-Île Airport—Small Airport
Île Sainte-Marguerite Airport—Small Airport
Paquet Airport—Small Airport
Pintendre Airport—Small Airport
Québec / Neuville Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome Airport—Small Airport
St-Anselme Airport—Small Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) Airport—Small Airport
St-Frédéric Airport—Small Airport
St-Lambert-De-Lauzon Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Charlesbourg

30 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Beltrami Audioprothésiste
Cataract MD
Centre d'activités de jour en déficience intellectuelle et en troubles du spectre de l'autisme de Saint-Romuald
Clinique Berger
Clinique chiropratique Richard
Clinique d’urgence mineure Jeffery Hale
Clinique de massothérapie et kinésithérapie Masseo
Clinique Médicale de Sillery
Clinique Médicale Lacroix
Clinique médicale Lévis-Métro
Clinique Médicale Pierre-Bertrand
Clinique médicale Saint-Rodrigue
Clinique Saint-Louis
CLSC de la Basse-Ville
CLSC de la Haute-Ville
CLSC de Limoilou
CLSC de Sainte-Foy-Sillery
CLSC des Rivières - Édifice Christ-Roi
CLSC Saint-Romuald
GMF-U Laurier
Groupe de Médecine Familiale SYNASE
Institut Laser Visuel
Kinatex Sports Physio Saint-Roch
La Clinique Santé Esthétique
LASIK MD
Maison Henri-Dutil
Maison PITCA
Passport Health Clinique Santé-Voyage Ville de Québec
PCN Physiothérapie et médecine du sport
Podiatre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Charlesbourg

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-des-Laurentides
Église Sainte-Cécile

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UFO Sightings
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlesbourg

What is the population of Charlesbourg?

Charlesbourg has a population of 82,870 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 371 people per square mile, spread across 223.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Charlesbourg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $71,452, 5% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $230,186 (18% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Charlesbourg safe?

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

What is the weather like in Charlesbourg?

Charlesbourg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.7 inches, with 100.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Charlesbourg?

The unemployment rate in Charlesbourg is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $848. There are 49 business establishments in the area, including 19 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 20.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Charlesbourg?

The median home value in Charlesbourg is $230,186. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Charlesbourg?

32.9% of adults in Charlesbourg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Charlesbourg?

The average commute in Charlesbourg is 26 minutes. 86.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 20.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Charlesbourg?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Charlesbourg is 97.8% White. 6.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 88.1% speak Spanish.

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