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Joliette, QC
Quebec
Joliette is a small city in Quebec with a population of 21,384. Residents earn $52,800 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
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How Joliette Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Joliette a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Joliette 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. Joliette has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Joliette is $52,800, 30% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Joliette is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $710 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x 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
9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.2% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Joliette has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches, including 77.0 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Joliette vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Joliette vs U.S. Average
Income: Joliette vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $52,800 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,640 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $743 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.4% |
| 133% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.9% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 663 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $710 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 37.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 37.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 62.9% |
| Housing Units | 10,565 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Joliette 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 | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (22.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,412/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0164°N, 73.4236°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.0 in |
Joliette has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 12°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 24.2% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 3.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 2,412/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 23.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |
Schools in Joliette
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole la Passerelle | — | — | — | — |
| École les Mélèzes | — | — | — | — |
| École Marie-Charlotte - Saint-Pierre - Maternelle | — | — | — | — |
| École Barthélemy-Joliette | — | — | — | — |
| École Thérèse-Martin | — | — | — | — |
| Centre Jeunesse de Lanaudière | — | — | — | — |
| Centre de formation de l'Envol | — | — | — | — |
| École Monseigneur J.A.-Papineau | — | — | — | — |
| École secondaire Joliette | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Joliette
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICI Radio-Canada Première Montréal | news, talk | AAC 128 kbps | |
| CJAD 800 | local news, news talk | MP3 48 kbps | |
| BPM sports 91.9 | sports | MP3 64 kbps | |
| PunkRockRadio.ca | post-punk, punk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Montreal, QC (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CFNJ | misc | AAC+ 80 kbps | |
| Radio Sport Montréal | — | MP3 | |
| CJLM-FM "O 103.5" Joliette, QC | adult contemporary, adulte contemporain | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Joliette
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banque canadienne national | ||||
| Maison Louis-Cyr | ||||
| Musée d'art de Joliette | ||||
| Musée Gilles Villeneuve |
Libraries in Joliette
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Adélard-Lambert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Paul | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque Jacqueline-Plante | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Louis-Landry | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Louis-Landry | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Louise-Amélie-Panet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Crabtree | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Berthierville | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale de St-Sulpice | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale St-Félix De Valois | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale-scolaire Dansereau-Larose | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Rina-Lasnier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Sylvie-Thouin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Ubaldine-Dauphin | 0.0 | |||||
| Maison de la Culture | 0.0 |
Hotels in Joliette
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Joliette
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Joliette
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Joliette
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Joliette
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Joliette
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Joliette
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Joliette
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Joliette
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Joliette
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Joliette
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Joliette
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Joliette
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Albion | ||||
| Brasserie Artisanale Maltström | ||||
| L'Apothicaire Microbrasserie |
Stadiums & Teams in Joliette
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Joliette
8 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Mont Saint-Bruno | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bois Duvernay | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommet Olympia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Montcalm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Montagne coupée | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Centre d’excellence acrobatique de Val Saint-Côme | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Station touristique Val Saint-Côme | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Joliette
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | YUL | Large Airport |
| Bromont (Roland Désourdy) Airport | ZBM | Medium Airport |
| Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport | YHU | Medium Airport |
| Montreal Mirabel International Airport | YMX | Medium Airport |
| St Jean Airport | YJN | Medium Airport |
| Trois-Rivières Airport | YRQ | Medium Airport |
| Bouthillier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Farnham Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Grant Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Joliette Airport | — | Small Airport |
| L'Assomption Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lac à la Perchaude Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Louiseville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lourdes-de-Joliette Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / Aéroparc Île Perrot | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / St-Lazare Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Richelieu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Richelieu/Messier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rougemont Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation) | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Michel-des-Saints Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Sorel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Dominique Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Esprit Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| St-Jérôme Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Mathias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport | — | Small Airport |
| ULM Québec Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Joliette
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Joliette
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of Saint Charles Borromeo | |
| Église évangélique mennonite de Joliette | |
| Evéché de Joliette | |
| Presbytère Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Témoins de Jéhovah (les) |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Joliette
What is the population of Joliette?
Joliette has a population of 21,384 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 2,412 people per square mile, spread across 8.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.8% female and 47.2% male.
Is Joliette expensive to live in?
The median household income is $52,800, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $710 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Joliette safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Joliette receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Joliette?
Joliette has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.2 inches, with 77.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Joliette?
The job market in Joliette faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $743. There are 663 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 11.9% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Joliette?
The median home value in Joliette is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $710. The homeownership rate is 37.1%.
How are the schools in Joliette?
9.5% of adults in Joliette hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.2% have completed high school. 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Joliette?
The average commute in Joliette is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 80.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 11.9% work from home.
What are the demographics of Joliette?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Joliette is 92.9% White, 3.1% Black or African American, 1.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian. 1.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 92.4% speak Spanish.