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East Farnham, QC

Quebec

East Farnham is a small town in Quebec with a population of 612. Residents earn $78,500 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
612 Population 316/sq mi density
$78,500 Median Income $44,600 per capita
$260,000 Home Value
$720 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$78,500 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$260,000 home value, $720/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,500
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $260,000
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.9%
91% lower than US avg
Median Rent $720
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.0%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population612
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density316/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,500
Per Capita$44,600
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.0%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$260,000
Rent$720
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units280
Rent Burden14.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation436 ft (133 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+26.5%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute20 min

Is East Farnham a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Farnham receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. East Farnham offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Farnham is $78,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Farnham is $260,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $720 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.5% have completed high school.

East Farnham has a population of 612 with a density of 316 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%), with 1.6% Black.

Population

612
Total Population
316
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

East Farnham vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only18.9%
76% below US avg
Spanish77.9%
481% above US avg
Other Languages3.3%

Social Characteristics

East Farnham vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Farnham is $78,500, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: East Farnham vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,500
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.5 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.3%

Walkability

The median home value in East Farnham is $260,000, 8% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $720 (38% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$260,000
8% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$720
38% below US avg
Rent Burden14.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.8%
Renter-Occupied21.4%
Housing Units280

Property Tax

2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.9%
91% below US avg
High School+26.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density316/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.5 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.3%

Nearby Cities

Cowansville, QC 15,234 pop · 3.1 mi Brigham, QC 2,282 pop · 3.7 mi Saint-Alphonse-de-Granby, QC 3,341 pop · 6.1 mi Sainte-Croix, QC 2,529 pop · 7.6 mi Dunham, QC 3,599 pop · 7.6 mi Shefford, QC 7,253 pop · 7.7 mi Bromont, QC 11,357 pop · 8.0 mi Farnham, QC 10,149 pop · 10.6 mi Ange-Gardien, QC 2,889 pop · 10.8 mi Granby, QC 69,025 pop · 11.1 mi Sutton, QC 4,548 pop · 12.4 mi Lac-Brome, QC 5,923 pop · 12.6 mi Frelighsburg, QC 1,123 pop · 13.2 mi Waterloo, QC 4,920 pop · 14.6 mi
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