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Farnham, QC

Quebec

Farnham is a small city in Quebec with a population of 10,149. Residents earn $68,000 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
10,149 Population 285/sq mi density
$68,000 Median Income $41,360 per capita
$270,000 Home Value
$715 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 231 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$270,000 home value, $715/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $68,000
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $270,000
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.2%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $715
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.6%
56% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.4%
0% lower than US avg

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

People

Population10,149
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density285/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$41,360
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty12.4%
Commute27 min

Housing

A
Home Value$270,000
Rent$715
Ownership58.8%
Housing Units4,445
Rent Burden13.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain56.2 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation187 ft (57 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+24.0%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Farnham a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Farnham receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Farnham offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Farnham is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Farnham is $270,000, 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 4x 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

7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Farnham experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches, including 65.7 inches of snow.

Farnham has a population of 10,149 with a density of 285 people per square mile, spread across 35.6 square miles. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.2% female and 49.9% male. The city is predominantly White (97.9%), with 1.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 3.8% of residents, while 93% speak Spanish.

Population

10,149
Total Population
2021 Census
285
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
35.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Farnham vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 3.8%
95% below US avg
Spanish 93.0%
594% above US avg
Other Languages 3.2%

Social Characteristics

Farnham vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Farnham is $68,000, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,360. The average weekly wage is $795, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 315 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 12.4% of workers work from home.

Income: Farnham vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,000
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,360
Avg Weekly Wage$795

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.4%
0% below US avg
Establishments (County)315

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.5 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home12.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Farnham is $270,000, 4% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $715 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 58.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,445 total housing units in the city. 13.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$270,000
4% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$715
39% below US avg
Rent Burden13.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership58.8%
Owner-Occupied58.8%
Renter-Occupied41.2%
Housing Units4,445

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, Farnham receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Farnham 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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Farnham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 65.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area35.6 sq mi (92.1 km²)
Population Density285/sq mi
Coordinates45.2834°N, 72.9824°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.2"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 65.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 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 M5.3 103 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 137 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 113 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 136 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 122 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 57 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 89 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 127 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 83 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 86 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 72 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 139 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 42 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 94 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 132 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 76 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 130 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 119 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 104 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 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 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.0 in
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.0 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.6 in

Farnham has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 16°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.4").

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7.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 79% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.0% have completed high school. 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 90% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.2%
79% below US avg
High School+24.0%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density285/sq mi
Total Area35.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.5 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home12.4%

Schools in Farnham

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Jean-Jacques-Bertrand
École St-Jacques
Farnham Elementary School
École Saint-Romuald
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Radio Stations near Farnham

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Farnham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Grange Ronde de Mystic
Musée Missiquoi

Libraries in Farnham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Azarie-Couillard Després0.0
Bibliothèque communautaire de Frelighsburg0.0
Bibliothèque de Marieville0.0
Bibliothèque Léon-Maurice-Côté de Bedford0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Henryville0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Jean-Baptiste0.0
Rougemont Bibliotheque0.0

Farmers Markets in Farnham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Station Gourmande

Cafes in Farnham

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons
Yamaska Cafe

Clinics in Farnham

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CLSC de Farnham

Gas Stations in Farnham

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Irving
Petro-Canada
Shell
Shell
Ultramar

Banks in Farnham

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Golf Courses in Farnham

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf de Farnham

Breweries in Farnham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Vrooden
Lagabière

Ski Resorts Near Farnham

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Owl's Head 0.0 $0
Bromont Montagne d'Expérience 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 $0
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 $0

Airports Near Farnham

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Plattsburgh International AirportPBGMedium Airport
St Jean AirportYJNMedium Airport
Allenholm AirportSmall Airport
Bouthillier AirportSmall Airport
Butler Island AirportSmall Airport
Crossroad 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
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Mansonville AirportSmall Airport
Morrisville-Stowe State AirportMVLSmall Airport
Mountain View AirparkSmall Airport
Northern Lights AirportSmall Airport
Northway AirportSmall Airport
Richelieu AirportSmall Airport
Richelieu/Messier AirportSmall Airport
Rougemont AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle AirportSmall Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie AerodromeSmall Airport
Savage Island AirportSmall Airport
Secret Spot AirportSmall Airport
Shaw Meadow AirportSmall Airport
Smith AirportSmall Airport
Sorel AirportSmall Airport
St-Dominique AirportSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Mathias AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil AirportSmall Airport
St-Michel-de-Napierville AirportSmall Airport
Taylor AirportSmall Airport
Valcourt AirportSmall Airport
Vasile FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Farnham

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Farnham

Churches & Religious Organizations in Farnham

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise Evangélique Farnham
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

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Frequently Asked Questions About Farnham

What is the population of Farnham?

Farnham has a population of 10,149 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 285 people per square mile, spread across 35.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.4 years. The population is 50.2% female and 49.9% male.

Is Farnham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $270,000 (4% below 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 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Farnham safe?

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

What is the weather like in Farnham?

Farnham has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.2 inches, with 65.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Farnham?

The unemployment rate in Farnham is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $795. There are 315 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 12.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Farnham?

The median home value in Farnham is $270,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $715. The homeownership rate is 58.8%.

How are the schools in Farnham?

7.2% of adults in Farnham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.0% have completed high school. 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Farnham?

The average commute in Farnham is 27 minutes. 90% of workers drive alone to work, and 12.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Farnham?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Farnham is 97.9% White, 1.2% Asian. 3.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 93% speak Spanish.

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