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Grenville, QC

Quebec

Grenville is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,816. Residents earn $55,200 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,816 Population 1,670/sq mi density
$55,200 Median Income $39,560 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$55,200 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $55,200
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.2%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.2%
128% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.7%
43% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,816
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density1,670/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,200
Per Capita$39,560
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty17.7%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$750
Ownership52.5%
Housing Units905
Rent Burden17.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain41.1 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+33.7%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Grenville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grenville receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Grenville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grenville is $55,200, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grenville is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x 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

5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Grenville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 262 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches, including 14.7 inches of snow.

Grenville has a population of 1,816 with a density of 1,670 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (97.3%), with 1.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 11.6% of residents, while 83.5% speak Spanish.

Population

1,816
Total Population
1,670
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Grenville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 11.6%
85% below US avg
Spanish 83.5%
523% above US avg
Other Languages 5.0%

Social Characteristics

Grenville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grenville is $55,200, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,560. The average weekly wage is $761, 47% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 56 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 9.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Grenville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,200
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,560
Avg Weekly Wage$761

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.7%
43% above US avg
Establishments (County)56

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Grenville is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below the national average of $1,163). 52.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 905 total housing units in the city. 17.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden17.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership52.5%
Owner-Occupied52.5%
Renter-Occupied47.5%
Housing Units905

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, Grenville receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Grenville 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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Grenville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,670/sq mi
Coordinates45.6240°N, 74.5994°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 14.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 74 km
Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 143 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 137 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 121 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 43 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 21 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 125 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 42 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 33 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 31 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 69 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 26 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 47 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 104 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 90 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 55 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 5 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 50 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 49 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 35°F (1°C) 3.9 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.0 in

Grenville has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.4").

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5.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 84% below the national average of 33.7%. 33.7% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 84.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.2%
84% below US avg
High School+33.7%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,670/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.8%

Schools in Grenville

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grenville Elementary School
École Saint-Martin
École Dansereau
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Radio Stations near Grenville

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Grenville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée Régional D'Argenteuil

Libraries in Grenville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Calumet0.0
Bibliothèque de Grenville0.0
Bibliothèque Pointe-au-Chêne0.0
Brownsburg Bibliotheque0.0
Champlain Township Public Library0.0
Dalkeith Library0.0
Hawkesbury Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Grenville

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché D'ici

Cafes in Grenville

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Theatres in Grenville

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Culturel le Chenail

Monuments in Grenville

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monument de la Francophonie

Gas Stations in Grenville

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crevier
Crevier
Econo Gas Bar
Econo Gas Bar
Esso
Gas King
Petro-Canada
Petrole G.Morrissette
Shell
Ultramar

Banks in Grenville

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Laurentienne

Gyms in Grenville

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Studio Sante Gym Gym

Breweries in Grenville

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beau's All Natural Brewing Company

Ski Resorts Near Grenville

16 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Mont Rigaud 0.0 $0
Glissade 0.0 $0
Mont Habitant 0.0 $0
Sommet Saint-Sauveur 0.0 $0
Ski Morin Heights 0.0 $0
Sommet Olympia 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Gabriel 0.0 $0
Ski Chantecler 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Avalanche 0.0 $0
Belle Neige 0.0 $0
Vallée Bleue 0.0 $0
Mont Blanc 0.0 $0
Mont Tremblant Resort 0.0 $0
Zone Telemark Montagne Noir 0.0 $0
Ski La Réserve 0.0 $0
Piste de Glisse 0.0 $0

Airports Near Grenville

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cornwall Regional AirportYCCMedium Airport
Massena International Airport Richards FieldMSSMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Alexandria AerodromeSmall Airport
CheneySmall Airport
Hawkesbury (East) AirportSmall Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm FieldSmall Airport
Hawkesbury AirportSmall Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza AirstripSmall Airport
Indian Creek FieldSmall Airport
Lachute AirportSmall Airport
Lancaster AirparkSmall Airport
Long Sault AirstripSmall Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) AirportSmall Airport
Maxville AirportSmall Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite AirportSmall Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île PerrotSmall Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare AirportSmall Airport
Morrisburg AirportSmall Airport
Navan Bearbrook AirportSmall Airport
Ottawa / Casselman (Shea Field)Small Airport
Ottawa/Embrun AerodromeSmall Airport
Pendleton AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Donat AerodromeSmall Airport
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
St. André-Avellin AerodromeSmall Airport
Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee AirportSmall Airport
Val Morin AirstripSmall Airport
Williamsburg (North) Farm StripSmall Airport
Williamsburg (South) AerodromeSmall Airport
Williamsburg AerodromeSmall Airport

Post Offices in Grenville

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Grenville

Treatment Centers in Grenville

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de Réadaptation en Déficience Physique
Services Ambulatoires en Dépendance

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grenville

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Grenville
Église Renaissance du Long-Sault
Hawkesbury Mosque
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
St Mathew’s Anglican Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grenville

What is the population of Grenville?

Grenville has a population of 1,816 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 1,670 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Grenville expensive to live in?

The median household income is $55,200, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Grenville safe?

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

What is the weather like in Grenville?

Grenville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches, with 14.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Grenville?

The job market in Grenville faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $761. There are 56 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 9.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Grenville?

The median home value in Grenville is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $750. The homeownership rate is 52.5%.

How are the schools in Grenville?

5.2% of adults in Grenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.7% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Grenville?

The average commute in Grenville is 25 minutes. 84.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Grenville?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Grenville is 97.3% White, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% Asian. 11.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 83.5% speak Spanish.

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