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Frelighsburg, QC

Quebec

Frelighsburg is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,123. Residents earn $70,500 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,123 Population 24/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $50,500 per capita
$336,000 Home Value
$700 Median Rent 11.7% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$336,000 home value, $700/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $70,500
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $336,000
19% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.2%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $700
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.3%
8% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.2%
18% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,123
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density24/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$50,500
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty10.2%
Commute28 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$336,000
Rent$700
Ownership83.5%
Housing Units515
Rent Burden11.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain42.7 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation390 ft (119 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+17.1%
Graduate+14.0%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Frelighsburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Frelighsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine. Frelighsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Frelighsburg is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Frelighsburg is $336,000, 19% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x 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

19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Frelighsburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 259 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches, including 14.8 inches of snow.

Frelighsburg has a population of 1,123 with a density of 24 people per square mile, spread across 47.6 square miles. The median age is 56.4 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.8% female and 49.8% male. The city is predominantly White (98.7%), with 1.4% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 17.8% of residents, while 75.1% speak Spanish.

Population

1,123
Total Population
24
People / sq mi
56.4yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
47.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Frelighsburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 17.8%
77% below US avg
Spanish 75.1%
461% above US avg
Other Languages 7.1%

Social Characteristics

Frelighsburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Frelighsburg is $70,500, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,500 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $971, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 35 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 79.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Frelighsburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,500
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$50,500
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.2%
18% below US avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.5 min
Drive Alone79.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home79.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Frelighsburg is $336,000, 19% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below the national average of $1,163). 83.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 515 total housing units in the city. 11.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$336,000
19% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$700
40% below US avg
Rent Burden11.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.5%
Owner-Occupied83.5%
Renter-Occupied15.5%
Housing Units515

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, Frelighsburg receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Frelighsburg 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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Frelighsburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Area47.6 sq mi (123.3 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates45.0561°N, 72.8366°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 14.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 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 91 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 132 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 146 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 85 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 103 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 147 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 54 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 122 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 85 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 93 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 110 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 112 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 82 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 128 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 139 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 92 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 110 km
Feb 28, 2010 5 km NNW of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.4 147 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 142 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 89 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 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 17°F (-9°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 69°F (20°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 3.2 in

Frelighsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.2").

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19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43% below the national average of 33.7%. 17.1% have completed high school. 14.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. 79.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.2%
43% below US avg
High School+17.1%
Graduate Degree+14.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density24/sq mi
Total Area47.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.5 min
Drive Alone79.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home79.7%

Schools in Frelighsburg

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Franklin Central School (Charter) Elementary 140 12 11.7:1
École Saint-François-d'Assise
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Radio Stations near Frelighsburg

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Frelighsburg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ST ALBANS HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM9 CHURCH ST8025277793$188,702
FRANKLIN GRAND ISLE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARDGENERAL MUSEUM$92,901
MONTGOMERY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8023264404$89,162
OPERA HOUSE AT ENOSBURG FALLS VTHISTORIC PRESERVATION123 DEPOT STREET8029336171$34,957
CHESTER A ARTHUR HOMEHISTORIC PRESERVATION8028283051
ENOSBURGH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
HIGHGATE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATIONPO BOX 222
RICHFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
Grange Ronde de Mystic
Musée des communications et d'histoire de Sutton
Musée Missiquoi

Libraries in Frelighsburg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ST. ALBANS FREE11 MAIDEN LANE0.074,100
ENOSBURG PUBLIC241 MAIN ST.0.023,400
ARVIN A. BROWN PUBLIC88 MAIN ST.0.08,372
HIGHGATE PUBLIC17 MILL HILL0.08,112
MONTGOMERY TOWN86 MOUNTAIN RD.0.06,916
HASTON5167 MAIN ST.0.04,108
SHELDON PUBLIC1640 MAIN ST.0.03,744
Bibliothèque communautaire de Frelighsburg0.0
Bibliothèque Léon-Maurice-Côté de Bedford0.0
Bibliothèque municipale & scolaire de Sutton0.0
Bibliothèque Sutton0.0

Farmers Markets in Frelighsburg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Enosburgh Falls Farmers MarketMain St05/16/2015 to 10/31/2015Wed: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;
Marché Station Gourmande
MONTGOMERY FARMERS MARKET2044 N Main Street05/27/2017 to 09/02/2017Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Northwest Farmers Market, Inc.Taylor Park, Main Street05/20/2017 to 10/28/2017Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;Yes
Richford Farmers' Market21 Main Street (in parking lot across from Main Street Grocery)06/21/2014 to 10/04/2014Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;Yes

Cafes in Frelighsburg

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Québec House Café

Gas Stations in Frelighsburg

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sergaz
Shell

Breweries in Frelighsburg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
14th Star Brewing Co LlcBrewers41 Lower Newton St8023931459Visit
14th Star Brewing CompanyBreweries, Food & Drink133 N Main St8025285988
À L'Abordage Microbrasserie

Ski Resorts Near Frelighsburg

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Stowe 70.0 13 1,116 $106 November - April Yes Yes
Owl's Head 0.0 $0
Bromont Montagne d'Expérience 0.0 $0
Mont Orford 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 $0

Cell Towers in Frelighsburg

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
Atop Aldis Hill Quarry Ct.TOWER91
Aldis HillTOWER91

Amtrak Stations in Frelighsburg

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
St. Albans, VT40 Federal StreetTRAIN

Airports Near Frelighsburg

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International AirportBTVMedium Airport
Plattsburgh International AirportPBGMedium Airport
St Jean AirportYJNMedium Airport
Allenholm AirportSmall Airport
Bonebender AirportSmall Airport
Bostwick Farm AirportSmall Airport
Bouthillier AirportSmall Airport
Butler Island AirportSmall Airport
Catamount AirfieldSmall Airport
Crossroad AirportSmall Airport
Davis Private AirportSmall Airport
Douglas FieldSmall Airport
Farnham AirportSmall Airport
Franklin County State AirportSmall Airport
Frogs End AirportSmall Airport
Grant AirportSmall Airport
Greenwoods AirfieldSmall Airport
Hawk's Nest AirportSmall Airport
Lightning Bolt Field AirportSmall Airport
Mansonville AirportSmall Airport
Meadow STOLportSmall Airport
Morrisville-Stowe State AirportMVLSmall Airport
Mountain View AirparkSmall Airport
Mountain View Farm AirportSmall Airport
Muddy Paw AirportSmall Airport
Northeast Kingdom International AirportEFKSmall Airport
Northern Lights AirportSmall Airport
Northway AirportSmall Airport
Perras FieldSmall 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
Shelburne AirportSmall Airport
Shelburne Farms AirportSmall Airport
Sky Acres AirportSmall Airport
Smith AirportSmall Airport
St-Dominique AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathias AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil AirportSmall Airport
St-Michel-de-Napierville AirportSmall Airport
Taylor AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Frelighsburg

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Frelighsburg

Treatment Centers in Frelighsburg

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Northwestern Counseling and - Support Services Inc/Outpt Trt UnitBoth802-524-6555
Savida HealthSubstance Abuse802-528-1500

Churches & Religious Organizations in Frelighsburg

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bishop Steward United Church
Église Saint-François-d'Assise
St. James the Less

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Waterfalls
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frelighsburg

What is the population of Frelighsburg?

Frelighsburg has a population of 1,123 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 47.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.8% female and 49.8% male.

Is Frelighsburg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $70,500, 6% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $336,000 (19% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Frelighsburg safe?

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

What is the weather like in Frelighsburg?

Frelighsburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches, with 14.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Frelighsburg?

Frelighsburg has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $971. There are 35 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 79.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Frelighsburg?

The median home value in Frelighsburg is $336,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $700. The homeownership rate is 83.5%.

How are the schools in Frelighsburg?

19.2% of adults in Frelighsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.1% have completed high school. 14.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Frelighsburg?

The average commute in Frelighsburg is 28 minutes. 79.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 79.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Frelighsburg?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Frelighsburg is 98.7% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino. 17.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 75.1% speak Spanish.

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