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Ferland-et-Boilleau, QC

Quebec · Saguenay Metro

Ferland-et-Boilleau is a small town in Quebec with a population of 632. Residents earn $79,500 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
632 Population 4/sq mi density
$79,500 Median Income $48,400 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$564 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 250 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$79,500 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $564/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $79,500
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.3%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $564
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.4%
106% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.2%
10% lower than US avg

How Ferland-et-Boilleau Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population632
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$79,500
Per Capita$48,400
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty11.2%
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$564
Ownership84.9%
Housing Units265
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+20.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute38 min

Is Ferland-et-Boilleau a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ferland-et-Boilleau receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Ferland-et-Boilleau offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ferland-et-Boilleau is $79,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ferland-et-Boilleau is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $564 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Ferland-et-Boilleau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F. Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches, including 19.5 inches of snow.

Ferland-et-Boilleau has a population of 632 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 147.9 square miles. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 44.4% female and 55.6% male. The city is predominantly White (95.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.8% of residents, while 96.8% speak Spanish.

Population

632
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
147.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.6%
Female 44.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Ferland-et-Boilleau vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.8%
99% below US avg
Spanish 96.8%
623% above US avg
Other Languages 2.4%

Social Characteristics

Ferland-et-Boilleau vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ferland-et-Boilleau is $79,500, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,400 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $931, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 20 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 8.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ferland-et-Boilleau vs U.S.

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Income

Median HH Income$79,500
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,400
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.2%
10% below US avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.2 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Ferland-et-Boilleau is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $564 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 84.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 265 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$564
52% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.9%
Owner-Occupied84.9%
Renter-Occupied13.2%
Housing Units265

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, Ferland-et-Boilleau receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Ferland-et-Boilleau 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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Ferland-et-Boilleau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average34.1°F
37% below US avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Area147.9 sq mi (383.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates48.1523°N, 70.8211°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 19.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Mar 6, 2005 15 km SE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.9 93 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 87 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 69 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 71 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 73 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 144 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 74 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 77 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 74 km
Jun 16, 2011 11 km ENE of Sacré-Coeur, Canada M3.8 88 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 94 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 104 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 85 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 93 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 80 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 99 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 98 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 91 km
Dec 1, 1993 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada M3.5 90 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 3°F (-16°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 6°F (-15°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 18°F (-8°C) 2.8 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
July 62°F (16°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 4.8 in
September 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
October 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 4.1 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 3.7 in

Ferland-et-Boilleau has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 3°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.8").

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4.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 87% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.3%
87% below US avg
High School+20.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area147.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.2 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.9%

Schools in Ferland-et-Boilleau

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Saint-Gabriel — — — —
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Radio Stations near Ferland-et-Boilleau

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFIX-FM "Rouge FM 96.9" Saguenay, QC adult contemporary, bell media AAC+ 40 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean) Saguenay, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CFIX "Rouge 96.9" Saguenay, QC adult contemporary, bell media AAC+ 40 kbps
CJAB-FM "Energie Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean 94.5" Saguenay, QC bell media, geoblocking? AAC+ 40 kbps
CKGS "Hit Country 105.5 Beauce" Saguenay, QC country, francophone country MP3 96 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean) Saguenay, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Ferland-et-Boilleau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée de la Défense Aérienne
Musée de la Nature
Musée du Fjord

Libraries in Ferland-et-Boilleau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque - La Baie0.0

Gas Stations in Ferland-et-Boilleau

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #10909434809
CA #10909434881

Ski Resorts Near Ferland-et-Boilleau

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Station de ski Mont-Édouard 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Ferland-et-Boilleau

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlevoix AirportYMLMedium Airport
Saguenay-Bagotville AirportYBGMedium Airport
Chicoutimi/Saint-Honoré Aerodrome—Small Airport

Post Offices in Ferland-et-Boilleau

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste de Ferland-et-Boilleau

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ferland-et-Boilleau

What is the population of Ferland-et-Boilleau?

Ferland-et-Boilleau has a population of 632 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 147.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 44.4% female and 55.6% male.

Is Ferland-et-Boilleau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $79,500, 6% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $564 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Ferland-et-Boilleau safe?

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

What is the weather like in Ferland-et-Boilleau?

Ferland-et-Boilleau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 3°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.2 inches, with 19.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ferland-et-Boilleau?

The unemployment rate in Ferland-et-Boilleau is 7.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $931. There are 20 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 38 minutes, and 8.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Ferland-et-Boilleau?

The median home value in Ferland-et-Boilleau is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $564. The homeownership rate is 84.9%.

How are the schools in Ferland-et-Boilleau?

4.3% of adults in Ferland-et-Boilleau hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Ferland-et-Boilleau?

The average commute in Ferland-et-Boilleau is 38 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 8.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Ferland-et-Boilleau?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ferland-et-Boilleau is 95.9% White. 0.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 96.8% speak Spanish.

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