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Drummondville, QC
Quebec
Drummondville is a mid-size city in Quebec with a population of 79,258. Residents earn $61,200 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Drummondville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Drummondville a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Drummondville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Drummondville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Drummondville is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Drummondville is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 47 per 100,000, 98% below the national average.
Education
9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.8% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Drummondville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches, including 71.2 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Drummondville vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Drummondville vs U.S. Average
Income: Drummondville vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $61,200 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,320 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $814 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 164 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 17 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.0% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |
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 | $670 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 14.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 53.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.4% |
| Housing Units | 36,730 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Drummondville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 46.7/100K |
| 98% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 6.5/100K |
| Theft | 33.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 6.7/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.6 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 95.4 sq mi (247.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 831/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8834°N, 72.4824°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.5 in |
Drummondville has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.6% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 23.8% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 3.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 831/sq mi |
| Total Area | 95.4 sq mi |
Services
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 19.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.0% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |
Colleges & Universities in Drummondville
| Institution | Type | Enrollment | Acceptance | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus de l'UQTR à Drummondville | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cégep de Drummondville | — | — | — | — | — |
| Centre de formation générale aux adultes Sainte-Thérèse | — | — | — | — | — |
| Centre de formation professionelle Paul-Rousseau - Construction | — | — | — | — | — |
| Centre de formation professionnelle Marcel-Proulx | — | — | — | — | — |
| Centre de Formation professionnelle Paul-Rousseau | — | — | — | — | — |
| Centre Paul-Rousseau - Centre de formation mécanique de véhicules lourds | — | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Ellis | — | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Ellis - Campus De Drummondville | — | — | — | — | — |
| École des parcours axés sur l'emploi CFER | — | — | — | — | — |
Schools in Drummondville
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polyvalente Marie-Rivier | — | — | — | — |
| Drummondville Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| École La Marconi | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire de Drummodnville | — | — | — | — |
| École Le Relais | — | — | — | — |
| École sportive Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague | — | — | — | — |
| École Saint-Pie-X | — | — | — | — |
| École Immaculée-Conception | — | — | — | — |
| École Jeanne-Mance | — | — | — | — |
| École Sainte-Marie | — | — | — | — |
| École Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire | — | — | — | — |
| École Saint-Simon | — | — | — | — |
| École Bruyère | — | — | — | — |
| École Saint-Charles | — | — | — | — |
| École Christ-Roi | — | — | — | — |
| École Frédéric Tétreau | — | — | — | — |
| École Duvernay | — | — | — | — |
| École aux Quatre-Vents | — | — | — | — |
| École Saint-Pierre | — | — | — | — |
| École Saint-Nicéphore | — | — | — | — |
| École l'Aquarelle | — | — | — | — |
| École secondaire La Poudrière | — | — | — | — |
| École Saint-Joseph | — | — | — | — |
| École du Sentier | — | — | — | — |
| École secondaire Jean-Raimbault | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Saint-Bernard | — | — | — | — |
| École à l'Orée-des-Bois | — | — | — | — |
| École Saint-Étienne | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Drummondville
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKOB "FM 106.9 Mauricie" Trois-Rivieres, QC | news, talk | MP3 | |
| CKBN "Via 90.5" Saint-Gregoire, QC | radio communautaire | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CHOC 88.7 | classic hits, folk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Viva 105,3 Drummondville | drummondville, francophone | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Rythme 100,1 Mauricie | adult pop | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Drummondville
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée national de la photographie |
Libraries in Drummondville
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Anne-Marie-Doyon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Joseph-Charles-Saint-Amant | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale d'Acton Vale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Saint-Léonard-d'Aston | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre communautaire Saint-Charles - Pavillon Jean-Coutu | 0.0 | |||||
| Édifice Francine Ruest-Jutras | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Drummondville
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché Public de Drummodnville |
Hotels in Drummondville
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Drummondville
25 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Drummondville
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Drummondville
4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Drummondville
17 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Drummondville
26 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Drummondville
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Drummondville
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Drummondville
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Drummondville
28 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Drummondville
19 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Drummondville
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Drummondville
12 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Drummondville
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Drummondville
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microbrasserie Le BockAle |
Stadiums & Teams in Drummondville
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Drummondville
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Sentiers d'à Côté | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bromont Montagne d'Expérience | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Orford | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Drummondville
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bromont (Roland Désourdy) Airport | ZBM | Medium Airport |
| Trois-Rivières Airport | YRQ | Medium Airport |
| Drummondville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Farnham Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Grant Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lac à la Perchaude Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lac-à-la-Tortue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Louiseville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Richelieu/Messier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rougemont Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Sorel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Dominique Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Louis-de-France Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valcourt Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Victoriaville Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Drummondville
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post | |
| Dicom | |
| FedEx | |
| FedEx |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Drummondville
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basilique Saint-Frédéric | |
| Église Anglicane St-George | |
| Église Baptiste de la Foi | |
| Église Baptiste du Bon Berger | |
| Église de Jésus-Christ des Saints des derniers jours | |
| Église de Pentecôte de Drummondville | |
| Église La Vie Comblée | |
| Église Saint-Charles | |
| Église Saint-Jean-de-Brébeuf | |
| Église Saint-Nicéphore | |
| Église Source d'amour et d'espoir | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Latino - IPUL | |
| Maison des Pères Montfortains | |
| Saint-Joseph Church | |
| Sainte-Thérèse de l'Enfant Jésus | |
| Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jehovah |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Drummondville
What is the population of Drummondville?
Drummondville has a population of 79,258 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 831 people per square mile, spread across 95.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Drummondville expensive to live in?
The median household income is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Drummondville safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 47 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Drummondville receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Drummondville?
Drummondville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.7 inches, with 71.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Drummondville?
The unemployment rate in Drummondville is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $814. There are 164 business establishments in the area, including 63 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 19 minutes, and 12.9% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Drummondville?
The median home value in Drummondville is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $670. The homeownership rate is 53.6%.
How are the schools in Drummondville?
9.6% of adults in Drummondville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.8% have completed high school. 3.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Drummondville?
The average commute in Drummondville is 19 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 87% of workers drive alone to work, 1.5% use public transit, and 12.9% work from home.
What are the demographics of Drummondville?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Drummondville is 94.4% White, 2.1% Black or African American, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian. 1.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 93.8% speak Spanish.