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Harrington, QC

Quebec

Harrington is a small town in Quebec with a population of 967. Residents earn $55,200 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
967 Population 11/sq mi density
$55,200 Median Income $39,700 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$870 Median Rent 15.1% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 254 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$55,200 median income, 25.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $870/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% 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+ 13.6%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $870
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 25.0%
594% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.2%
63% higher than US avg

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

People

Population967
Median Age61.6 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,200
Per Capita$39,700
Unemployment25.0%
Poverty20.2%
Commute43 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$870
Ownership89.8%
Housing Units540
Rent Burden15.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain45.0 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation823 ft (251 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+27.7%
Graduate+5.1%

Community

Commute43 min

Is Harrington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Harrington receives an overall livability score of 2.9 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. Harrington has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Harrington is $55,200, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 25.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Harrington is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $870 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

13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Harrington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 254 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches, including 16.4 inches of snow.

Harrington has a population of 967 with a density of 11 people per square mile, spread across 90.2 square miles. The median age is 61.6 years, 58% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.2% female and 51.8% male. The city is predominantly White (98.4%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 51.3% of residents, while 39.4% speak Spanish.

Population

967
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
61.6yrs
Median Age
58% above US avg
90.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Harrington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 51.3%
35% below US avg
Spanish 39.4%
194% above US avg
Other Languages 9.3%

Social Characteristics

Harrington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Harrington is $55,200, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,700. The average weekly wage is $763, 47% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 25.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 30 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 28.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Harrington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,200
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,700
Avg Weekly Wage$763

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment25.0%
594% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.2%
63% above US avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.6 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Harrington is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% below the national average of $1,163). 89.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 540 total housing units in the city. 15.1% 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$870
25% below US avg
Rent Burden15.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.8%
Owner-Occupied89.8%
Renter-Occupied10.2%
Housing Units540

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, Harrington receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Harrington 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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Harrington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 16.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 823 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.7°F
26% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation823 ft (251 m)
Area90.2 sq mi (233.6 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates45.8300°N, 74.5494°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 16.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

189 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 72 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 140 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 107 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 20 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 39 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 111 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 19 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 18 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 45 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 52 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 25 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 55 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 100 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 72 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 74 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 24 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 59 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 27 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 88 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 39 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 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
November 33°F (0°C) 4.2 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.5 in

Harrington has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 9°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.7").

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13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60% below the national average of 33.7%. 27.7% have completed high school. 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.6%
60% below US avg
High School+27.7%
Graduate Degree+5.1%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density11/sq mi
Total Area90.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.6 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.2%

Libraries in Harrington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Calumet0.0
Bibliothèque de Grenville0.0
Bibliothèque de Montcalm0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Rémi0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Lachute0.0
Bibliothèque Pointe-au-Chêne0.0
Brownsburg Bibliotheque0.0
Future Bibliothèque0.0
Hawkesbury Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Harrington

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché D'ici

Hotels in Harrington

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Val Carroll
Hotel Lac Carling

Golf Courses in Harrington

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf du Lac Carling

Breweries in Harrington

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Sir John
Camp de Base

Ski Resorts Near Harrington

19 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Harrington

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cornwall Regional AirportYCCMedium Airport
Mont-Tremblant International AirportYTMMedium 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
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) AirportSmall Airport
Maxville AirportSmall Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite AirportSmall Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île PerrotSmall Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare AirportSmall Airport
Navan Bearbrook AirportSmall Airport
Ottawa / Casselman (Shea Field)Small Airport
Pendleton AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Donat AerodromeSmall Airport
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
St. André-Avellin AerodromeSmall Airport
Val Morin AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Harrington

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de Réadaptation en Déficience Physique
Services Ambulatoires en Dépendance

Churches & Religious Organizations in Harrington

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Lost River

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harrington

What is the population of Harrington?

Harrington has a population of 967 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 90.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 61.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.2% female and 51.8% male.

Is Harrington 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 $870 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 Harrington safe?

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

What is the weather like in Harrington?

Harrington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.0 inches, with 16.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Harrington?

The job market in Harrington faces challenges, with unemployment at 25.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $763. There are 30 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 43 minutes, and 28.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Harrington?

The median home value in Harrington is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $870. The homeownership rate is 89.8%.

How are the schools in Harrington?

13.6% of adults in Harrington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.7% have completed high school. 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Harrington?

The average commute in Harrington is 43 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 89.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 28.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Harrington?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Harrington is 98.4% White. 51.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 39.4% speak Spanish.

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