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Château-Richer, QC

Quebec

Château-Richer is a small town in Quebec with a population of 4,425. Residents earn $78,500 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,425 Population 50/sq mi density
$78,500 Median Income $47,000 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$620 Median Rent 10.2% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 244 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$78,500 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $620/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,500
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $620
47% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.0%
67% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.4%
40% lower than US avg

How Château-Richer Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,425
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,500
Per Capita$47,000
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty7.4%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$620
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,915
Rent Burden10.2%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain50.8 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+22.5%
Graduate+3.2%

Community

Commute27 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Château-Richer a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Château-Richer receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Château-Richer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Château-Richer is $78,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Château-Richer is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Château-Richer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches, including 18.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Château-Richer has a population of 4,425 with a density of 50 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%), with 1.1% Black.

Population

4,425
Total Population
2021 Census
50
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
88.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Château-Richer vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.9%
99% below US avg
Spanish97.6%
629% above US avg
Other Languages1.5%

Social Characteristics

Château-Richer vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Château-Richer is $78,500, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Château-Richer vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,500
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
67% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.4%
40% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home23.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Château-Richer is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$620
47% below US avg
Rent Burden10.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.5%
Renter-Occupied11.8%
Housing Units1,915

Property Tax

In Château-Richer, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Château-Richer vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Château-Richer has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.8 inches. The area enjoys 244 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.9°F
28% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.8 inches
34% above US avg
Snowfall18.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area88.4 sq mi (228.9 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates46.9603°N, 71.0322°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.7%
74% below US avg
High School+22.5%
Graduate Degree+3.2%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density50/sq mi
Total Area88.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home23.7%

Nearby Cities

L'Ange-Gardien, QC 6,102 pop · 3.7 mi Saint-Pierre-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, QC 1,743 pop · 5.4 mi Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, QC 2,888 pop · 6.6 mi Boischatel, QC 8,231 pop · 7.0 mi Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, QC 1,607 pop · 7.0 mi Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, QC 1,026 pop · 7.2 mi Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval, QC 8,468 pop · 8.1 mi Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse, QC 1,871 pop · 8.3 mi Beaupré, QC 4,117 pop · 8.7 mi Beaumont, QC 2,968 pop · 9.1 mi Sainte-Pétronille, QC 1,055 pop · 9.1 mi Beauport, QC 81,425 pop · 10.3 mi Saint-Vallier, QC 1,031 pop · 10.9 mi Saint-Joachim, QC 1,427 pop · 12.4 mi
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