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Dunham, QC

Quebec

Dunham is a small town in Quebec with a population of 3,599. Residents earn $76,000 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,599 Population 48/sq mi density
$76,000 Median Income $55,800 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$735 Median Rent 6.6% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 250 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$76,000 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $735/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,000
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.6%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $735
37% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.4%
22% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.5%
23% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,599
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,000
Per Capita$55,800
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty9.5%
Commute24 min

Housing

A
Home Value$300,000
Rent$735
Ownership83.4%
Housing Units1,510
Rent Burden6.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain47.5 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation502 ft (153 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+25.7%
Graduate+4.8%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Dunham a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dunham receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Dunham offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dunham is $76,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dunham is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $735 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x 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

13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Dunham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 17.2 inches of snow.

Dunham has a population of 3,599 with a density of 48 people per square mile, spread across 74.9 square miles. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% 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%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 17.9% of residents, while 75.3% speak Spanish.

Population

3,599
Total Population
2021 Census
48
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
74.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Dunham vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 17.9%
77% below US avg
Spanish 75.3%
462% above US avg
Other Languages 6.8%

Social Characteristics

Dunham vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dunham is $76,000, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,800 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,073, 25% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 112 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 19.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Dunham vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,000
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,800
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.5%
23% below US avg
Establishments (County)112

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.1 min
Drive Alone87.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Dunham is $300,000, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $735 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 83.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,510 total housing units in the city. 6.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$735
37% below US avg
Rent Burden6.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.4%
Owner-Occupied83.4%
Renter-Occupied16.9%
Housing Units1,510

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, Dunham receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Dunham 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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Dunham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Area74.9 sq mi (193.9 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates45.1334°N, 72.7991°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 99 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 132 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 143 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 78 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 105 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 146 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 55 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 115 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 87 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 96 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 101 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 117 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 86 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 134 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 138 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 100 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 101 km
Feb 28, 2010 5 km NNW of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.4 145 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 135 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.3 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.8 in

Dunham has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 14°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.6").

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13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60% below the national average of 33.7%. 25.7% have completed high school. 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 87.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.6%
60% below US avg
High School+25.7%
Graduate Degree+4.8%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density48/sq mi
Total Area74.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.1 min
Drive Alone87.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.4%

Schools in Dunham

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École De La Clé-Des-Champs
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Radio Stations near Dunham

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIDI-FM 99.1 Knowlton, QC community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Dunham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MONTGOMERY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8023264404$89,162
OPERA HOUSE AT ENOSBURG FALLS VTHISTORIC PRESERVATION123 DEPOT STREET8029336171$34,957
CHESTER A ARTHUR HOMEHISTORIC PRESERVATION8028283051
ENOSBURGH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
HIGHGATE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATIONPO BOX 222
RICHFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
Grange Ronde de Mystic
Le Musée du chocolat de la confiserie Bromont
Musée des communications et d'histoire de Sutton
Musée Missiquoi

Libraries in Dunham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ENOSBURG PUBLIC241 MAIN ST.0.023,400
ARVIN A. BROWN PUBLIC88 MAIN ST.0.08,372
HIGHGATE PUBLIC17 MILL HILL0.08,112
HASTON5167 MAIN ST.0.04,108
Bibliothèque communautaire de Frelighsburg0.0
Bibliothèque Léon-Maurice-Côté de Bedford0.0
Bibliothèque municipale & scolaire de Sutton0.0
Bibliothèque Sutton0.0
Bromont Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dunham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Enosburgh Falls Farmers MarketMain St05/16/2015 to 10/31/2015Wed: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;
Marché Station Gourmande
MONTGOMERY FARMERS MARKET2044 N Main Street05/27/2017 to 09/02/2017Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Richford Farmers' Market21 Main Street (in parking lot across from Main Street Grocery)06/21/2014 to 10/04/2014Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;Yes

Gas Stations in Dunham

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sonic

Breweries in Dunham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
À L'Abordage Microbrasserie
La Ferme - Brasserie Rurale

Stadiums & Teams in Dunham

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Ski Resorts Near Dunham

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Stowe 70.0 13 1,116 $106 November - April Yes Yes
Owl's Head 0.0 $0
Bromont Montagne d'Expérience 0.0 $0
Mont Orford 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 $0

Airports Near Dunham

47 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International AirportBTVMedium Airport
Plattsburgh International AirportPBGMedium Airport
St Jean AirportYJNMedium Airport
Allenholm AirportSmall Airport
Bouthillier AirportSmall Airport
Butler Island AirportSmall Airport
Catamount AirfieldSmall Airport
Crossroad AirportSmall Airport
Davis Private AirportSmall Airport
Douglas FieldSmall Airport
Drummondville AirportSmall Airport
Farnham AirportSmall Airport
Franklin County State AirportSmall Airport
Grant AirportSmall Airport
Greenwoods AirfieldSmall Airport
Hawk's Nest AirportSmall Airport
L'Assomption AirportSmall Airport
Lightning Bolt Field AirportSmall Airport
Mansonville AirportSmall Airport
Meadow STOLportSmall Airport
Morrisville-Stowe State AirportMVLSmall Airport
Mountain View AirparkSmall Airport
Mountain View Farm AirportSmall Airport
Muddy Paw AirportSmall Airport
Northeast Kingdom International AirportEFKSmall Airport
Northern Lights AirportSmall Airport
Perras FieldSmall Airport
Richelieu AirportSmall Airport
Richelieu/Messier AirportSmall Airport
Rougemont AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe AerodromeSmall Airport
Savage Island AirportSmall Airport
Secret Spot AirportSmall Airport
Shaw Meadow AirportSmall Airport
Shelburne Farms AirportSmall Airport
Sky Acres AirportSmall Airport
Smith AirportSmall Airport
St-Dominique AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathias AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil AirportSmall Airport
Taylor AirportSmall Airport
Two Tails AirportSmall Airport
Valcourt AirportSmall Airport
Villeneuve FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Dunham

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Dunham

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dunham

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saint's Anglican Church
Église catholique ste-croix

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dunham

What is the population of Dunham?

Dunham has a population of 3,599 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 74.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

Is Dunham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $76,000, 1% 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 $735 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Dunham safe?

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

What is the weather like in Dunham?

Dunham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.5 inches, with 17.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Dunham?

Dunham has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,073. There are 112 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 19.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Dunham?

The median home value in Dunham is $300,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $735. The homeownership rate is 83.4%.

How are the schools in Dunham?

13.6% of adults in Dunham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.7% have completed high school. 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Dunham?

The average commute in Dunham is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 87.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 19.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Dunham?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Dunham is 98% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian. 17.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 75.3% speak Spanish.

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