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Granby, QC
Quebec
Granby is a mid-size city in Quebec with a population of 69,025. Residents earn $62,800 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
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How Granby Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Granby a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Granby receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Granby has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Granby is $62,800, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Granby is $270,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x 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
8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.9% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Granby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 253 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches, including 71.9 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Granby vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Granby vs U.S. Average
Income: Granby vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $62,800 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,160 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $830 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 67 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 7 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $270,000 |
| 4% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $705 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 15.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 54.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.8% |
| Housing Units | 31,850 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Granby vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Area | 59.0 sq mi (152.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4001°N, 72.7324°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.9 in |
Granby has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 15°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.8% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 26.9% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 3.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1,171/sq mi |
| Total Area | 59.0 sq mi |
Services
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 7 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 20.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |
Colleges & Universities in Granby
| Institution | Type | Enrollment | Acceptance | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cégep de Granby Haute-Yamaska | — | — | — | — | — |
| Centre de formation du transport routier (CFTR) | — | — | — | — | — |
Schools in Granby
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École Avé Maria | — | — | — | — |
| École Parkview | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Mont-Sacré-Coeur | — | — | — | — |
| École des Monarques | — | — | — | — |
| École des Perséides | — | — | — | — |
| École Ste-Famille | — | — | — | — |
| École l'Assomption | — | — | — | — |
| École secondaire de la Haute-Ville | — | — | — | — |
| École l'Envolée | — | — | — | — |
| École St-Joseph | — | — | — | — |
| École Joseph-Hermas-Leclerc | — | — | — | — |
| École Secondaire Verbe Divin | — | — | — | — |
| Centre régional intégré de formation | — | — | — | — |
| École Saint-Bernard | — | — | — | — |
| École Eurêka | — | — | — | — |
| École Joseph-Poitevin | — | — | — | — |
| École St-André | — | — | — | — |
| École de l'Étincelle | — | — | — | — |
| École Saint-Jean | — | — | — | — |
| École des Bâtisseurs | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Granby
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIDI-FM 99.1 Knowlton, QC | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Viva 105,3 Drummondville | drummondville, francophone | MP3 48 kbps |
Museums in Granby
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brome County Historical Society Museum | ||||
| Le Musée du chocolat de la confiserie Bromont | ||||
| Le P’tit Monde Des Grands |
Libraries in Granby
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Azarie-Couillard Després | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Commémorative Pettes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Faculté de médecine vétérinaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale d'Acton Vale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Paul-O Trépanier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque St-Valerien | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque T-A-St-Germain | 0.0 | |||||
| Bromont Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Granby
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Marché public de Saint-Hyacinthe | |||||
| Marché Station Gourmande |
Hotels in Granby
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Granby
14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Granby
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Granby
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Granby
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Granby
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Granby
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Granby
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Granby
30 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Granby
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Granby
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Granby
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Granby
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Granby
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Vrooden | ||||
| La Ferme - Brasserie Rurale |
Stadiums & Teams in Granby
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Granby
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 | — | — | — |
| Mont Orford | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Mont Saint-Bruno | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Granby
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bromont (Roland Désourdy) Airport | ZBM | Medium Airport |
| Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport | YHU | Medium Airport |
| Plattsburgh International Airport | PBG | Medium Airport |
| St Jean Airport | YJN | Medium Airport |
| Bouthillier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Butler Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Crossroad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Douglas Field | — | Small Airport |
| Drummondville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Farnham Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Franklin County State Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Grant Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Greenwoods Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hawk's Nest Airport | — | Small Airport |
| L'Assomption Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lourdes-de-Joliette Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mansonville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Northeast Kingdom International Airport | EFK | Small Airport |
| Northern Lights Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Richelieu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Richelieu/Messier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rougemont Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Savage Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Smith Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sorel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Dominique Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Mathias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valcourt Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Weller Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Granby
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Postes Canada |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Granby
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Évangélique Pantecôte | |
| Église Adventiste Du Septième Jour | |
| Église de Dieu | |
| Église de l'Immaculée-Conception | |
| Église Fusion | |
| Église Missionnaire Salut & Délivrance du Canada Inc | |
| Église Sainte-Famille | |
| Église St-Luc | |
| L'eau Vive | |
| Pentecostal Church Granby | |
| Pères Trinitaire | |
| Saint-Georges's Church | |
| United Church of Canada Granby |
Frequently Asked Questions About Granby
What is the population of Granby?
Granby has a population of 69,025 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 1,171 people per square mile, spread across 59.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.
Is Granby expensive to live in?
The median household income is $62,800, 16% 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 $705 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Granby safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Granby receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Granby?
Granby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.7 inches, with 71.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Granby?
The unemployment rate in Granby is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $830. There are 67 business establishments in the area, including 33 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 13.6% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Granby?
The median home value in Granby is $270,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $705. The homeownership rate is 54.2%.
How are the schools in Granby?
8.8% of adults in Granby hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.9% have completed high school. 3.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Granby?
The average commute in Granby is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 86.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 13.6% work from home.
What are the demographics of Granby?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Granby is 94.5% White, 1.8% Black or African American, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian. 2.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 91.9% speak Spanish.