Sign In Register

Coaticook, QC

Quebec · Sherbrooke Metro

Coaticook is a small city in Quebec with a population of 8,867. Residents earn $62,000 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
8,867 Population 105/sq mi density
$62,000 Median Income $39,120 per capita
$224,000 Home Value
$628 Median Rent 10.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 222 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$62,000 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$224,000 home value, $628/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Discover Coaticook, QC

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile
Median Income $62,000
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $224,000
21% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.8%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $628
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.5%
1% higher than US avg

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

People

Population8,867
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,000
Per Capita$39,120
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty12.5%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$224,000
Rent$628
Ownership60.9%
Housing Units4,025
Rent Burden10.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain57.6 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation945 ft (288 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+23.3%
Graduate+1.9%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Coaticook a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Coaticook receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Coaticook offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Coaticook is $62,000, 17% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Coaticook is $224,000, 21% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x 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

5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Coaticook experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches, including 87.9 inches of snow.

Coaticook has a population of 8,867 with a density of 105 people per square mile, spread across 84.7 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.4% female and 49.6% male. The city is predominantly White (98.4%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 5.1% of residents, while 92.8% speak Spanish.

Population

8,867
Total Population
2021 Census
105
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
84.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Coaticook vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 5.1%
93% below US avg
Spanish 92.8%
592% above US avg
Other Languages 2.1%

Social Characteristics

Coaticook vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Coaticook is $62,000, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,120. The average weekly wage is $752, 47% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 275 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 14.8% of workers work from home.

Income: Coaticook vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,000
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,120
Avg Weekly Wage$752

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above US avg
Establishments (County)275

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.5 min
Drive Alone83.2%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home14.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Coaticook is $224,000, 21% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $628 (46% below the national average of $1,163). 60.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,025 total housing units in the city. 10.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$224,000
21% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$628
46% below US avg
Rent Burden10.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership60.9%
Owner-Occupied60.9%
Renter-Occupied39.1%
Housing Units4,025

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, Coaticook receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Coaticook 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
View full crime details →
Coaticook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 87.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Area84.7 sq mi (219.5 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates45.1334°N, 71.7991°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 87.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2024.

Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 134 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 126 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 111 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 95 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 133 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 124 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 103 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 120 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 86 km
May 11, 2006 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada M3.0 141 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 65 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 138 km
Nov 9, 2009 southern Quebec, Canada M2.9 68 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 97 km
Mar 24, 2007 7 km W of Sainte-Catherine, Canada M2.8 147 km
Apr 5, 2010 11 km WSW of Nicolet, Canada M2.8 137 km
Mar 6, 2020 3 km NE of Saint-Léonard, Canada M2.7 148 km
Apr 21, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M2.7 65 km
Mar 29, 2017 3 km NNE of Bécancour, Canada M2.7 145 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km W of Valcourt, Canada M2.7 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.2 in
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 3.1 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
October 44°F (6°C) 3.9 in
November 32°F (0°C) 4.0 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.8 in

Coaticook has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.7").

View full weather details →
5.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 83% below the national average of 33.7%. 23.3% have completed high school. 1.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 83.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.8%
83% below US avg
High School+23.3%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density105/sq mi
Total Area84.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.5 min
Drive Alone83.2%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home14.8%

Schools in Coaticook

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Gendreau
École Sacré-Coeur
Collège Rivier
École Monseigneur-Durand
École La Frontalière
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Coaticook

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFLX - La radio communautaire de l'estrie MP3 128 kbps
CKOY "107.7 FM Estrie" Sherbrooke, QC news, talk MP3
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Estrie) Sherbrooke, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Estrie) Sherbrooke, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Coaticook

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
HOLLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
MORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION14 TOAD POND ROAD
L'Epopée De Capelton - Entrée de la Mine (visite sous terre)
Lieu historique national Louis-S. St-Laurent
Musée Beaulne
Musée Eaton Corner
Station piscicole de Baldwin
Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre

Libraries in Coaticook

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Ayer's Cliff0.0
Bibliothèque Bertrand-Delisle0.0
Bibliothèque de droit0.0
Bibliotheque Françoise-Maurice de Coaticook0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Waterville0.0
Bibliothèque Roger-Maltais0.0
Lennoxville Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Coaticook

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché public des Collines

Hotels in Coaticook

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge du changement d'ère

Cafes in Coaticook

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Coaticook

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Coaticook

Theatres in Coaticook

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pavillon des Arts de Coaticook

Monuments in Coaticook

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lauréat Lavoie
Sœur St-Louis de Gonzague et Abbé Jean-Baptiste Chartier

Dentists in Coaticook

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique de denturologie Larochelle

Gas Stations in Coaticook

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Harnois
Irving
Irving
Petro-T

Banks in Coaticook

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CIBC
Desjardins
National Bank
RBC Royal Bank

Shopping Malls in Coaticook

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Les Galleries des Cantons

Gyms in Coaticook

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre de Conditionnement Physique de Coaticook

Golf Courses in Coaticook

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf de Coaticook

Breweries in Coaticook

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Le Lion d'Or
Microbrasserie de Coaticook

Stadiums & Teams in Coaticook

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Coaticook

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Owl's Head 0.0 $0
Les Sentiers d'à Côté 0.0 $0
Ski Eldorado - Secteur St-Paul 0.0 $0
Ski Eldorado - Secteur 10e Rang 0.0 $0
Mont Orford 0.0 $0

Airports Near Coaticook

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sherbrooke AirportYSCMedium Airport
Berlin Regional AirportBMLSmall Airport
Caledonia County AirportLLXSmall Airport
Catamount AirfieldSmall Airport
Crossroad AirportSmall Airport
Douglas FieldSmall Airport
Drummondville AirportSmall Airport
Errol AirportERRSmall Airport
Gifford FieldSmall Airport
Gorham AirportSmall Airport
John H Boylan State (Island Pond) AirportSmall Airport
Lambton AirportSmall Airport
Lightning Bolt Field AirportSmall Airport
Mansonville AirportSmall Airport
Northeast Kingdom International AirportEFKSmall Airport
Taylor AirportSmall Airport
Valcourt AirportSmall Airport
Weller AirportSmall Airport
West Burke AerodromeSmall Airport

Post Offices in Coaticook

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Coaticook

Churches & Religious Organizations in Coaticook

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Edmond
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
St-Jean l'Évangéliste
St-Stephen's Anglican Church

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Coaticook.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Coaticook

What is the population of Coaticook?

Coaticook has a population of 8,867 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 105 people per square mile, spread across 84.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

Is Coaticook expensive to live in?

The median household income is $62,000, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $224,000 (21% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Coaticook safe?

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

What is the weather like in Coaticook?

Coaticook has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.6 inches, with 87.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Coaticook?

Coaticook has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $752. There are 275 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 14.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Coaticook?

The median home value in Coaticook is $224,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $628. The homeownership rate is 60.9%.

How are the schools in Coaticook?

5.8% of adults in Coaticook hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.3% have completed high school. 1.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Coaticook?

The average commute in Coaticook is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 83.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 14.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Coaticook?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Coaticook is 98.4% White. 5.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 92.8% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Compare Coaticook with another city: