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Farnham, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

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

Farnham, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,000
10% below
$41,360 per capita
Home Value
$270,000
4% below
Median Rent
$715/mo
39% below
13.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
24.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
12.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
231 sunny days/yr

How Farnham Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Farnham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
90%
Home Value
96%
Rent
61%
Poverty
100%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Farnham a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Farnham residents earn a median household income of $68,000 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,360. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 315 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Farnham is $270,000 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $715/month, with 13.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.2% of adults in Farnham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 24.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Farnham has 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. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$41,360
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty12.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$795

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
Sunny Days231/yr
Rain56.2 in/yr
Elevation187 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute27 min