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L'Avenir, QC

Quebec · Sherbrooke Metro

L'Avenir is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,350. Residents earn $72,000 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,350 Population 36/sq mi density
$72,000 Median Income $38,200 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$516 Median Rent 8.8% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$72,000 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $516/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $72,000
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.8%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $516
56% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.3%
7% higher than US avg

How L'Avenir Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,350
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density36/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$38,200
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty13.3%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$516
Ownership81.3%
Housing Units535
Rent Burden8.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation522 ft (159 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+18.5%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute26 min

Is L'Avenir a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, L'Avenir receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. L'Avenir offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in L'Avenir is $72,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in L'Avenir is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $516 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

L'Avenir has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 256 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 16.5 inches of snow.

L'Avenir has a population of 1,350 with a density of 36 people per square mile, spread across 37.7 square miles. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47% female and 53% male. The city is predominantly White (99.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1.9% of residents, while 95.9% speak Spanish.

Population

1,350
Total Population
36
People / sq mi
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
37.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53%
Female 47%

Race & Ethnicity

L'Avenir vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.9%
98% below US avg
Spanish 95.9%
616% above US avg
Other Languages 2.2%

Social Characteristics

L'Avenir vs U.S. Average

The median household income in L'Avenir is $72,000, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,200. The average weekly wage is $735, 49% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 42 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 18.0% of workers work from home.

Income: L'Avenir vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,000
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,200
Avg Weekly Wage$735

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate13.3%
7% above US avg
Establishments (County)42

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.2 min
Drive Alone89.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.0%

Walkability

The median home value in L'Avenir is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $516 (56% below the national average of $1,163). 81.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 535 total housing units in the city. 8.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$516
56% below US avg
Rent Burden8.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.3%
Owner-Occupied81.3%
Renter-Occupied18.7%
Housing Units535

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, L'Avenir receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: L'Avenir 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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L'Avenir has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-11°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.9°F
24% below US avg
January Average11°F (-11°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Area37.7 sq mi (97.6 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates45.7632°N, 72.3051°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 16.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 134 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 75 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 95 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 47 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 113 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 137 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 148 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 98 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 24 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 104 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 85 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 95 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 122 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 91 km
May 31, 2007 35 km WNW of Sainte-Thècle, Canada M3.0 143 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 27 km
May 11, 2006 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada M3.0 61 km
Mar 29, 2020 3 km W of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.0 95 km
Apr 20, 2015 45 km N of Mandeville, Canada M2.9 135 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km SSW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M2.9 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-11°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.7 in

L'Avenir has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 11°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.5").

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6.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 80% below the national average of 33.7%. 18.5% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
80% below US avg
High School+18.5%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density36/sq mi
Total Area37.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.2 min
Drive Alone89.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.0%

Radio Stations near L'Avenir

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFDA "Plaisir101.9" Victoriaville, QC adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
CFLX - La radio communautaire de l'estrie — MP3 128 kbps
CKOY "107.7 FM Estrie" Sherbrooke, QC news, talk MP3
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Estrie) Sherbrooke, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Estrie) Sherbrooke, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Viva 105,3 Drummondville drummondville, francophone MP3 48 kbps

Museums in L'Avenir

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Interpretation de l'Ardoise
Musée Autos Anciennes
Musée national de la photographie

Libraries in L'Avenir

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Joseph-Charles-Saint-Amant0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil0.0
Centre communautaire Saint-Charles - Pavillon Jean-Coutu0.0
Édifice Francine Ruest-Jutras0.0

Farmers Markets in L'Avenir

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché champêtre de Melbourne
Marché Public de Drummodnville

Clinics in L'Avenir

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique D'orthothérapie Aline Parent

Breweries in L'Avenir

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Microbrasserie Le BockAle

Stadiums & Teams in L'Avenir

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near L'Avenir

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Owl's Head 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Sentiers d'à Côté 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bromont Montagne d'Expérience 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Orford 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near L'Avenir

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Sherbrooke AirportYSCMedium Airport
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Farnham Airport—Small Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)—Small Airport
Louiseville Airport—Small Airport
Mansonville Airport—Small Airport
Rougemont Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Sorel Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
St-Louis-de-France Airport—Small Airport
Valcourt Airport—Small Airport
Victoriaville Airport—Small Airport
Weller Airport—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About L'Avenir

What is the population of L'Avenir?

L'Avenir has a population of 1,350 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 37.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47% female and 53% male.

Is L'Avenir expensive to live in?

The median household income is $72,000, 4% 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 $516 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is L'Avenir safe?

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

What is the weather like in L'Avenir?

L'Avenir has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches, with 16.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in L'Avenir?

The job market in L'Avenir is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $735. There are 42 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 18.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in L'Avenir?

The median home value in L'Avenir is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $516. The homeownership rate is 81.3%.

How are the schools in L'Avenir?

6.8% of adults in L'Avenir hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.5% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in L'Avenir?

The average commute in L'Avenir is 26 minutes. 89.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 18.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of L'Avenir?

The racial and ethnic makeup of L'Avenir is 99.6% White. 1.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 95.9% speak Spanish.

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