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Contrecoeur, QC
Quebec · Montreal Metro
Contrecoeur is a small city in Quebec with a population of 9,480. Residents earn $82,000 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Contrecoeur Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Contrecoeur a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Contrecoeur receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Contrecoeur offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Contrecoeur is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Contrecoeur is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $715 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x 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
9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.6% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Contrecoeur experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches, including 74.6 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Contrecoeur vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Contrecoeur vs U.S. Average
Income: Contrecoeur vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $82,000 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,720 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $956 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 294 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 2.2% |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $300,000 |
| 6% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $715 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 11.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 76.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.9% |
| Housing Units | 4,120 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Contrecoeur 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 | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 24.0 sq mi (62.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 395/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8501°N, 73.2325°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.2 in |
Contrecoeur has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 21.6% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 3.2% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 395/sq mi |
| Total Area | 24.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 31.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 2.2% |
| Work from Home | 16.3% |
Schools in Contrecoeur
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École Mère-Marie-Rose | — | — | — | — |
| Centre multifonctionnel de Contrecoeur | — | — | — | — |
| École des Coeurs-Vaillants | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Contrecoeur
32 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICI Radio-Canada Première Montréal | news, talk | AAC 128 kbps | |
| CJAD 800 | local news, news talk | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première - Montréal, QC | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CHMP 985 FM | talk | MP3 | |
| BPM sports 91.9 | sports | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique - Montréal, QC | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| PunkRockRadio.ca | post-punk, punk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CKLX-FM 91.9 "BPM Sports" Montreal, QC | bpm sports, sports | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CFNV "AM 940" Montreal, QC | classic hits, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CFNJ | misc | AAC+ 80 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Montreal, QC (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ICI Musique - Montréal | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| J-Pop Powerplay Kawaii | japanese, japanese idols | MP3 128 kbps | |
| J-Pop Powerplay Kawaii (http) | idol, japanese | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Techno.FM | techno | MP3 320 kbps | |
| CFQR 600 | canada, classic hits | MP3 160 kbps | |
| CIRA-FM 91.3 "Radio Ville Marie", Montreal, QC | catholic, religious | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CJSQ "Radio Classique" Montreal, QC web stream (128K MP3) | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CFQR 600 Montreal, QC | classic hits, news talk | MP3 160 kbps | |
| CKUT-FM 90.3 McGill University - Montreal, QC | campus radio, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKAC 730 "Radio Circulation" Montreal | traffic information | MP3 | |
| CJSQ "Radio Classique" Montreal, QC web stream (320K MP3) | classical | MP3 320 kbps | |
| CKUT 90.3 FM | alternative, campus radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CJPB-FM 90.7 "La Voix de St-Lo" Saint-Laurent, QC | radio communautaire | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CIBL-FM 101.5 Montreal, QC | radio communautaire | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Magic FM Montreal | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique Classique - Montreal, QC | classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Gravity House | deep house, house | AAC+ 160 kbps | |
| Radio Sport Montréal | — | MP3 | |
| CJLV 1570 LaSalle, QC | oldies | MP3 64 kbps | |
| CJLM-FM "O 103.5" Joliette, QC | adult contemporary, adulte contemporain | MP3 96 kbps | |
| CKVL-FM 100.1 LaSalle, QC | radio communautaire | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Contrecoeur
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biophare | ||||
| Centre des arts contemporains du Québec à Sorel-Tracy | ||||
| L'Électrium | ||||
| Maison des Gouverneurs | ||||
| Musée d'art de Joliette | ||||
| Musée Gilles Villeneuve |
Libraries in Contrecoeur
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque «Le Survenant» | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothéque Archambault-Trépanier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Ours | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Paul | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Edmond-Archambault | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque Jacqueline-Plante | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Montarville-Boucher-De La Bruère | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Crabtree | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Berthierville | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale de St-Sulpice | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale-scolaire Dansereau-Larose | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Réjean Ducharme | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Rina-Lasnier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Robert-Lussier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Ryane-Provost | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Sylvie-Thouin | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace des Bâtisseurs | 0.0 | |||||
| Maison de la Culture | 0.0 | |||||
| Marie-Didace | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Contrecoeur
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché Omni - Entreprise M. Brazeau inc. |
Cafes in Contrecoeur
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Contrecoeur
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Contrecoeur
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Contrecoeur
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Contrecoeur
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Contrecoeur
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Contrecoeur
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Artisanale Maltström | ||||
| Brasseurs du monde | ||||
| Brasseurs du Monde |
Stadiums & Teams in Contrecoeur
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Contrecoeur
8 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromont Montagne d'Expérience | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Mont Saint-Bruno | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bois Duvernay | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Montcalm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Montagne coupée | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Centre d’excellence acrobatique de Val Saint-Côme | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station touristique Val Saint-Côme | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Contrecoeur
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | YUL | Large Airport |
| Bromont (Roland Désourdy) Airport | ZBM | Medium Airport |
| Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport | YHU | Medium Airport |
| St Jean Airport | YJN | Medium Airport |
| Trois-Rivières Airport | YRQ | Medium Airport |
| Bouthillier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Farnham Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Grant Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Joliette Airport | — | Small Airport |
| L'Assomption Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Louiseville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lourdes-de-Joliette Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / Aéroparc Île Perrot | — | Small Airport |
| Richelieu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Richelieu/Messier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rougemont Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation) | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Sorel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Dominique Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Esprit Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| St-Louis-de-France Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Mathias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Michel-de-Napierville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| ULM Québec Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Contrecoeur
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de poste Contrecoeur |
Treatment Centers in Contrecoeur
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CLSC des Seigneuries de Boucherville |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Contrecoeur
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Sainte Trinité |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Contrecoeur
What is the population of Contrecoeur?
Contrecoeur has a population of 9,480 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 395 people per square mile, spread across 24.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.8 years. The population is 49.2% female and 50.8% male.
Is Contrecoeur expensive to live in?
The median household income is $82,000, 9% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $300,000 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $715 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Contrecoeur safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Contrecoeur receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Contrecoeur?
Contrecoeur has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.4 inches, with 74.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Contrecoeur?
The unemployment rate in Contrecoeur is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $956. There are 294 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 16.3% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Contrecoeur?
The median home value in Contrecoeur is $300,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $715. The homeownership rate is 76.0%.
How are the schools in Contrecoeur?
9.5% of adults in Contrecoeur hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.6% have completed high school. 3.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Contrecoeur?
The average commute in Contrecoeur is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 90% of workers drive alone to work, 2.2% use public transit, and 16.3% work from home.
What are the demographics of Contrecoeur?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Contrecoeur is 93.2% White, 3.3% Black or African American, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino. 1.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 94.3% speak Spanish.