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Durham-Sud, QC

Quebec · Sherbrooke Metro

Durham-Sud is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,051. Residents earn $64,500 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,051 Population 29/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $38,000 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$532 Median Rent 4.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $532/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $64,500
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.8%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $532
54% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.2%
128% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.0%
21% higher than US avg

How Durham-Sud Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,051
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$38,000
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty15.0%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$532
Ownership74.1%
Housing Units425
Rent Burden4.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain45.7 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation636 ft (194 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+21.6%
Graduate+2.4%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Durham-Sud a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Durham-Sud receives an overall livability score of 2.9 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. Durham-Sud has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Durham-Sud is $64,500, 14% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Durham-Sud is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $532 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x 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

4.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Durham-Sud has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 253 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches, including 17.5 inches of snow.

Durham-Sud has a population of 1,051 with a density of 29 people per square mile, spread across 35.8 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.6% female and 52.4% male. The city is predominantly White (99.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 8.1% of residents, while 88.1% speak Spanish.

Population

1,051
Total Population
29
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
35.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Durham-Sud vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 8.1%
90% below US avg
Spanish 88.1%
557% above US avg
Other Languages 3.8%

Social Characteristics

Durham-Sud vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Durham-Sud is $64,500, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,000. The average weekly wage is $731, 49% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 33 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 26.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Durham-Sud vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,500
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,000
Avg Weekly Wage$731

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above US avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Durham-Sud is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $532 (54% below the national average of $1,163). 74.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 425 total housing units in the city. 4.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$532
54% below US avg
Rent Burden4.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.1%
Owner-Occupied74.1%
Renter-Occupied25.9%
Housing Units425

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, Durham-Sud receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Durham-Sud 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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Durham-Sud has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 17.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 636 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation636 ft (194 m)
Area35.8 sq mi (92.6 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates45.6597°N, 72.3410°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 17.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 146 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 73 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 146 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 105 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 53 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 97 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 130 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 144 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 140 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 109 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 36 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 147 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 109 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 78 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 94 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 148 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 118 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 80 km
May 11, 2006 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada M3.0 70 km
Mar 29, 2020 3 km W of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.0 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 3.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.4 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.8 in

Durham-Sud has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 12°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.7").

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4.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 86% below the national average of 33.7%. 21.6% have completed high school. 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.8%
86% below US avg
High School+21.6%
Graduate Degree+2.4%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density29/sq mi
Total Area35.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.9%

Radio Stations near Durham-Sud

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFDA "Plaisir101.9" Victoriaville, QC adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
CFLX - La radio communautaire de l'estrie — MP3 128 kbps
CIDI-FM 99.1 Knowlton, QC community radio 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
Viva 105,3 Drummondville drummondville, francophone MP3 48 kbps

Museums in Durham-Sud

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Interpretation de l'Ardoise
Musée Autos Anciennes
Musée de l'ingéniosité J.Armand Bombardier
Musée national de la photographie

Libraries in Durham-Sud

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Joseph-Charles-Saint-Amant0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Acton Vale0.0
Bibliothèque Yvonne L Bombardier0.0
Centre communautaire Saint-Charles - Pavillon Jean-Coutu0.0
Édifice Francine Ruest-Jutras0.0

Farmers Markets in Durham-Sud

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché champêtre de Melbourne
Marché Public de Drummodnville

Gas Stations in Durham-Sud

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petro-T
Sonic

Breweries in Durham-Sud

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Microbrasserie Le BockAle

Stadiums & Teams in Durham-Sud

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Durham-Sud

4 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 — — —
Bromont Montagne d'Expérience 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Orford 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Durham-Sud

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Sherbrooke AirportYSCMedium Airport
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Crossroad Airport—Small Airport
Douglas Field—Small Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Farnham Airport—Small Airport
Louiseville Airport—Small Airport
Mansonville Airport—Small Airport
Rougemont Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Sorel Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
Valcourt Airport—Small Airport
Victoriaville Airport—Small Airport
Weller Airport—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Durham-Sud

What is the population of Durham-Sud?

Durham-Sud has a population of 1,051 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 35.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.6% female and 52.4% male.

Is Durham-Sud expensive to live in?

The median household income is $64,500, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $532 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Durham-Sud safe?

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

What is the weather like in Durham-Sud?

Durham-Sud has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.7 inches, with 17.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Durham-Sud?

The job market in Durham-Sud faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $731. There are 33 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 26.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Durham-Sud?

The median home value in Durham-Sud is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $532. The homeownership rate is 74.1%.

How are the schools in Durham-Sud?

4.8% of adults in Durham-Sud hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.6% have completed high school. 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Durham-Sud?

The average commute in Durham-Sud is 28 minutes. 89.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 26.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Durham-Sud?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Durham-Sud is 99.5% White. 8.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 88.1% speak Spanish.

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