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Chénéville, QC

Quebec

Chénéville is a small town in Quebec with a population of 848. Residents earn $52,800 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
848 Population 33/sq mi density
$52,800 Median Income $34,100 per capita
$176,000 Home Value
$548 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$52,800 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$176,000 home value, $548/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $52,800
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $176,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.6%
92% lower than US avg
Median Rent $548
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.4%
81% higher than US avg

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

People

Population848
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$52,800
Per Capita$34,100
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty22.4%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,000
Rent$548
Ownership69.1%
Housing Units485
Rent Burden24.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation712 ft (217 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+28.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Chénéville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chénéville receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Chénéville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chénéville is $52,800, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 22.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chénéville is $176,000, 38% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $548 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x 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

2.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Chénéville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 259 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches, including 15.2 inches of snow.

Chénéville has a population of 848 with a density of 33 people per square mile, spread across 25.4 square miles. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (99.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 2.9% of residents, while 92.9% speak Spanish.

Population

848
Total Population
33
People / sq mi
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
25.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Chénéville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 2.9%
96% below US avg
Spanish 92.9%
594% above US avg
Other Languages 4.1%

Social Characteristics

Chénéville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chénéville is $52,800, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,100 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $656, 54% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 26 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 16.4% of workers work from home.

Income: Chénéville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,800
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,100
Avg Weekly Wage$656

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.4%
81% above US avg
Establishments (County)26

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.0 min
Drive Alone86.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Chénéville is $176,000, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $548 (53% below the national average of $1,163). 69.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 485 total housing units in the city. 24.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$176,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$548
53% below US avg
Rent Burden24.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.1%
Owner-Occupied69.1%
Renter-Occupied29.9%
Housing Units485

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, Chénéville receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Chénéville 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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Chénéville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.2°F
27% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area25.4 sq mi (65.8 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates45.8868°N, 75.0565°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 15.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

183 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 32 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 102 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 77 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 50 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 67 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 81 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 57 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 50 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 36 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 20 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 34 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 31 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 139 km
Mar 6, 1991 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada M3.9 147 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 49 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 101 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 50 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 35 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 40 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 117 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 44 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 11°F (-11°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.2 in

Chénéville has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 9°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").

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2.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 92% below the national average of 33.7%. 28.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 86.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.6%
92% below US avg
High School+28.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density33/sq mi
Total Area25.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.0 min
Drive Alone86.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.4%

Schools in Chénéville

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Adrien-Guillaume — — — —
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Museums in Chénéville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée des Pionniers
Société historique Louis-Joseph-Papineau

Libraries in Chénéville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alfred Plantagenet Public Library - Lefaivre Branch0.0
BIBLIO0.0
Bibliothèque de Chénéville0.0
Bibliothèque de Vendée0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Chénéville

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Place du Marché

Hotels in Chénéville

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Du Lac Simon

Gas Stations in Chénéville

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ultramar

Banks in Chénéville

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Shopping Malls in Chénéville

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Albert Ferland

Ski Resorts Near Chénéville

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mont Blanc 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Tremblant Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Chénéville

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International AirportYOWLarge Airport
Mont-Tremblant International AirportYTMMedium Airport
Ottawa / Gatineau AirportYNDMedium Airport
Ottawa / Rockcliffe AirportYROMedium Airport
Alexandria Aerodrome—Small Airport
Cheney—Small Airport
Devereaux Rd Farm Strip—Small Airport
Grey's Creek Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Hawkesbury (East) Airport—Small Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm Field—Small Airport
Hawkesbury Airport—Small Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza Airstrip—Small Airport
Indian Creek Field—Small Airport
Kenmore Aerodrome—Small Airport
Lachute Airport—Small Airport
Lancaster Airpark—Small Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) Airport—Small Airport
Maxville Airport—Small Airport
Mont Laurier Airport—Small Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite Airport—Small Airport
Navan Bearbrook Airport—Small Airport
Ottawa / Casselman (Shea Field)—Small Airport
Ottawa / Manotick (Hope Field)—Small Airport
Ottawa/Embrun Aerodrome—Small Airport
Pendleton Airport—Small Airport
St. André-Avellin Aerodrome—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chénéville

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint-Félix-de-Valois

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chénéville

What is the population of Chénéville?

Chénéville has a population of 848 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 25.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 48.8% male.

Is Chénéville expensive to live in?

The median household income is $52,800, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $176,000 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $548 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Chénéville safe?

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

What is the weather like in Chénéville?

Chénéville 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 66°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.5 inches, with 15.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Chénéville?

The unemployment rate in Chénéville is 7.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $656. There are 26 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 16.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Chénéville?

The median home value in Chénéville is $176,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $548. The homeownership rate is 69.1%.

How are the schools in Chénéville?

2.6% of adults in Chénéville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Chénéville?

The average commute in Chénéville is 30 minutes. 86.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Chénéville?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Chénéville is 99.5% White. 2.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 92.9% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Montpellier, QC 1,112 pop · 5.6 mi Ripon, QC 1,735 pop · 7.4 mi Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, QC 6,121 pop · 9.1 mi Saint-André-Avellin, QC 3,562 pop · 11.8 mi Amherst, QC 1,728 pop · 16.4 mi Papineauville, QC 2,153 pop · 18.8 mi Plaisance, QC 1,129 pop · 19.6 mi Thurso, QC 3,084 pop · 21.9 mi Wendover, ON 1,302 pop · 22.0 mi Brébeuf, QC 1,009 pop · 22.6 mi Alfred and Plantagenet, ON 9,949 pop · 23.9 mi Lac-Simon, QC 1,057 pop · 24.0 mi Plantagenet, ON 9,680 pop · 24.7 mi La Conception, QC 1,527 pop · 25.0 mi
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