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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.
Data updated June 2026
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How Château-Richer Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Château-Richer a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Château-Richer receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. 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.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Château-Richer vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Château-Richer vs U.S. Average
Income: Château-Richer vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $78,500 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,000 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $904 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.0% |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 137 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 23.7% |
Walkability
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 Burden | 10.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 88.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.8% |
| Housing Units | 1,915 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Château-Richer vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 38.9°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 88.4 sq mi (228.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9603°N, 71.0322°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 3.9 in |
Château-Richer has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 9°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.9").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.7% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 22.5% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 3.2% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Total Area | 88.4 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 27.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 23.7% |
Radio Stations near Château-Richer
11 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 | |
| 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 | |
| CHOX-FM 97.5 La Pocatiere, QC | adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ckrl | radio ckrl | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Château-Richer
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Gilles copper museum | ||||
| Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site | ||||
| Centre national de conservation et d'études des collections | ||||
| Espace 400e Bell | ||||
| Espace Félix Leclerc | ||||
| 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 de nos Aïeux | ||||
| Maison Drouin | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Musee National des Beaux-Arts | ||||
| Musee national des beaux-arts du Quebec | ||||
| Musée Naval de Québec | ||||
| Parc Maritime St-Laurent | ||||
| Pavillon Charles-Baillairgé | ||||
| Pavillon Pierre-Lassonde | ||||
| Société historique Alphonse-Desjardins |
Libraries in Château-Richer
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archives nationales à Québec | 0.0 | |||||
| Archives nationales à Québec | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibiothèque du Vieux-Québec | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibiothèque du Vieux-Québec | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Aliette-Marchand | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Aliette-Marchand | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque aux Sources | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Canardière | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Canardière | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Charles-H.-Blais | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Charles-H.-Blais | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Claire-Martin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Collège-Des-Jésuites | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Collège-Des-Jésuites | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'Assemblée Nationale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'Assemblée Nationale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de St-Sauveur | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de St-Sauveur | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du chemin Royal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du chemin Royal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Étienne-Parent | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Fernand-Dumont | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Fernand-Dumont | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Jacques-Labrie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Jean-Gosselin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque La Pintellect | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque La Pintellect | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Lauréat-Vallière | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Lauréat-Vallière | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Paul-Aimé-Paiement | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Pierre-Georges-Roy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Pierre-Georges-Roy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Saint-Albert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Saint-Charles | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Saint-Charles | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Saint-David | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Saint-David | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque scientifique | 0.0 | |||||
| L'Étincelle | 0.0 | |||||
| L'Étincelle | 0.0 | |||||
| MediaLAB Gabrielle-Roy | 0.0 | |||||
| MediaLAB Gabrielle-Roy | 0.0 | |||||
| Morrin Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Pavillon Jean-Charles-Bonenfant | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Château-Richer
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rue du Trésor | |||||
| The Artisans of the Quebec Cathedral |
Banks in Château-Richer
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Château-Richer
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasseurs sur Demande | ||||
| La Korrigane | ||||
| Nano cinco | ||||
| Nano cinco |
Stadiums & Teams in Château-Richer
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Château-Richer
6 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 | — | — | — |
| Le Massif | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Château-Richer
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport | YQB | Large Airport |
| Grosse-Île Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Île aux Coudres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Île Sainte-Marguerite Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Île-aux-Grues Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montmagny 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-Frédéric Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Lambert-De-Lauzon Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Château-Richer
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Postes Canada |
Treatment Centers in Château-Richer
24 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| CLSC de la Basse-Ville | ||
| CLSC de la Haute-Ville | ||
| CLSC de Limoilou | ||
| CLSC des Rivières - Édifice Christ-Roi | ||
| CLSC Saint-Romuald | ||
| Groupe de Médecine Familiale SYNASE | ||
| Kinatex Sports Physio Saint-Roch | ||
| La Clinique Santé Esthétique | ||
| LASIK MD | ||
| Maison Henri-Dutil | ||
| PCN Physiothérapie et médecine du sport | ||
| Podiatre |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Château-Richer
What is the population of Château-Richer?
Château-Richer has a population of 4,425 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 88.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.9% female and 52% male.
Is Château-Richer expensive to live in?
The median household income is $78,500, 4% 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 $620 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 Château-Richer safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Château-Richer receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Château-Richer?
Château-Richer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.8 inches, with 18.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Château-Richer?
The unemployment rate in Château-Richer is 6.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $904. There are 137 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 23.7% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Château-Richer?
The median home value in Château-Richer is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $620. The homeownership rate is 88.5%.
How are the schools in Château-Richer?
8.7% of adults in Château-Richer hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.5% have completed high school. 3.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Château-Richer?
The average commute in Château-Richer is 27 minutes. 92.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.7% work from home.
What are the demographics of Château-Richer?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Château-Richer is 97.9% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 0.8% Asian. 0.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.6% speak Spanish.