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Huntingdon, QC

Quebec

Huntingdon is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,556. Residents earn $50,400 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,556 Population 2,394/sq mi density
$50,400 Median Income $33,120 per capita
$184,000 Home Value
$660 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$50,400 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$184,000 home value, $660/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $50,400
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $184,000
35% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.1%
88% lower than US avg
Median Rent $660
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.6%
167% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.0%
69% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,556
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density2,394/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,400
Per Capita$33,120
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty21.0%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,000
Rent$660
Ownership55.0%
Housing Units1,200
Rent Burden22.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain39.1 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+26.3%
Graduate+0.7%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Huntingdon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Huntingdon receives an overall livability score of 2.6 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. Huntingdon has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Huntingdon is $50,400, 33% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Huntingdon is $184,000, 35% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $660 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x 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

4.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Huntingdon 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 265 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 10.7 inches of snow.

Huntingdon has a population of 2,556 with a density of 2,394 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.2% female and 46.6% male. The city is predominantly White (99.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 38% of residents, while 55.6% speak Spanish.

Population

2,556
Total Population
2021 Census
2,394
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Huntingdon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 38.0%
52% below US avg
Spanish 55.6%
315% above US avg
Other Languages 6.5%

Social Characteristics

Huntingdon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Huntingdon is $50,400, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,120 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $637, 56% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 79 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 13.3% of workers work from home.

Income: Huntingdon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,400
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,120
Avg Weekly Wage$637

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.6%
167% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.0%
69% above US avg
Establishments (County)79

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.2 min
Drive Alone79.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Huntingdon is $184,000, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $660 (43% below the national average of $1,163). 55.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,200 total housing units in the city. 22.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$184,000
35% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$660
43% below US avg
Rent Burden22.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership55.0%
Owner-Occupied55.0%
Renter-Occupied45.0%
Housing Units1,200

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, Huntingdon receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Huntingdon 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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Huntingdon 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 265 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 39.1 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density2,394/sq mi
Coordinates45.0834°N, 74.1659°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 10.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

159 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 135 km
Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 74 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 103 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 50 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 86 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 101 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 84 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 93 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 138 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 101 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 102 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 20 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 66 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 101 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 128 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 27 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 13 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 126 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 114 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 54 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 33 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 28°F (-3°C) 2.6 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 3.1 in

Huntingdon has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").

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4.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 88% below the national average of 33.7%. 26.3% have completed high school. 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 79.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.1%
88% below US avg
High School+26.3%
Graduate Degree+0.7%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density2,394/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.2 min
Drive Alone79.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.3%

Schools in Huntingdon

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Arthur-Pigeon
École primaire Héritage
École Notre-Dame
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Radio Stations near Huntingdon

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFQR 600 canada, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
CFQR 600 Montreal, QC classic hits, news talk MP3 160 kbps
CJPB-FM 90.7 "La Voix de St-Lo" Saint-Laurent, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Huntingdon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ALMANZO AND LAURA INGALLS WILDER ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION5184831207$56,164
CHATEAUGAY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION5184976295
FRANKLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION51 MILWAUKEE STREET5184832750
WESTVILLE HISTORICAL ORGANIZATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
Battle of the Châteauguay National Historic Site
Centre d'interprétation du site archéologique Droulers-Tsiionhiakwhata
Moulin historique de Coteau-du-Lac
Musée Yves-Abran
MUSO
Pointe-du-Buisson/Musée québécois d'archéologie

Libraries in Huntingdon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
THE WEAD LIBRARY64 ELM STREET0.037,746
CHATEAUGAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY4 JOHN ST.0.05,201
Bibliothèque Adrienne-DeMontigny0.0
Bibliothèque Armand-Frappier0.0
Bibliothèque Armand-Frappier0.0
Bibliothèque de Ormstown0.0
Bibliothèque Gaby-Farmer-Denis0.0
Bibliothèque Jules-Fournier0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Les Coteaux0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Lucie-Benoit0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Maxime-Raymond0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Polycarpe0.0
The Little Green Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Huntingdon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Malone Farmers' MarketRt. 11 Malone Airport06/11/2014 to 10/15/2014Wed: 12:00 PM-4:30 PM;Visit
Marché champêtre de Coteau-du-Lac
Marché public de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield

Cafes in Huntingdon

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Chateau
Jazz Tech Café Bistro

Theatres in Huntingdon

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grove Hall

Clinics in Huntingdon

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CLSC de Huntingdon

Gas Stations in Huntingdon

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harnois

Banks in Huntingdon

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BMO
CIBC
Desjardins

Shopping Malls in Huntingdon

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Huntingdon

Breweries in Huntingdon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Microbrasserie Maltéus

Ski Resorts Near Huntingdon

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sugarbush 87.0 16 1,240 $83 November - April Yes
Loon Mountain 50.0 12 930 $73 November - April Yes
Ski Mont Rigaud 0.0 $0
Bois Duvernay 0.0 $0

Cell Towers in Huntingdon

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
Clinton Mills Road (102872)GTOWER98
518 TACEY RDTOWER90
RT 11 (102863)MTOWER50

Superfund Sites Near Huntingdon

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
REENERGY CHATEAUGAY LLC7019 ST RTE 374FRANKLIN

Airports Near Huntingdon

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Adirondack Regional AirportSLKMedium Airport
Cornwall Regional AirportYCCMedium Airport
Massena International Airport Richards FieldMSSMedium Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Plattsburgh International AirportPBGMedium Airport
Adirondack Airpark Estates AirportSmall Airport
Alexandria AerodromeSmall Airport
Catalano AirfieldSmall Airport
Hawkesbury (East) AirportSmall Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm FieldSmall Airport
Hawkesbury AirportSmall Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza AirstripSmall Airport
High Banks Farm Landing Area AirportSmall Airport
L'Assomption AirportSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Lachute AirportSmall Airport
Lancaster AirparkSmall Airport
Long Sault AirstripSmall Airport
Malone Dufort AirportSmall Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) AirportSmall Airport
Maxville AirportSmall Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île PerrotSmall Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare AirportSmall Airport
Mountain View AirparkSmall Airport
Northway AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle AirportSmall Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)Small Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie AerodromeSmall Airport
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield AerodromeSmall Airport
Secret Spot AirportSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
St-Michel-de-Napierville AirportSmall Airport
Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee AirportSmall Airport
Vasile FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Huntingdon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Athelstan

Treatment Centers in Huntingdon

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Saint Josephs ATRC - Malone Outpatient ClinicSubstance Abuse518-483-6566

Churches & Religious Organizations in Huntingdon

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Joseph de Huntingdon
Huntingdon United Church
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
St-John's Huntingdon

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Huntingdon

What is the population of Huntingdon?

Huntingdon has a population of 2,556 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 2,394 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.2% female and 46.6% male.

Is Huntingdon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,400, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $184,000 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $660 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Huntingdon safe?

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

What is the weather like in Huntingdon?

Huntingdon 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 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.1 inches, with 10.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Huntingdon?

The job market in Huntingdon faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $637. There are 79 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 13.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Huntingdon?

The median home value in Huntingdon is $184,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $660. The homeownership rate is 55.0%.

How are the schools in Huntingdon?

4.1% of adults in Huntingdon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.3% have completed high school. 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Huntingdon?

The average commute in Huntingdon is 26 minutes. 79.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 13.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Huntingdon?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Huntingdon is 99.2% White. 38% of residents speak only English at home, while 55.6% speak Spanish.

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