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Lachute, QC

Quebec

Lachute is a small city in Quebec with a population of 14,100. Residents earn $56,400 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,100 Population 336/sq mi density
$56,400 Median Income $38,880 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$710 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 234 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$56,400 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $710/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $56,400
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.1%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $710
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.0%
122% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.3%
48% higher than US avg

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

People

Population14,100
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density336/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,400
Per Capita$38,880
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty18.3%
Commute27 min

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$710
Ownership51.4%
Housing Units6,530
Rent Burden17.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation246 ft (75 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+26.2%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Lachute a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lachute receives an overall livability score of 2.7 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. Lachute has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lachute is $56,400, 25% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lachute 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 4.4x 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

6.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lachute experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches, including 77.9 inches of snow.

Lachute has a population of 14,100 with a density of 336 people per square mile, spread across 42.0 square miles. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly White (98.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 9.5% of residents, while 85.5% speak Spanish.

Population

14,100
Total Population
2021 Census
336
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
42.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Lachute vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 9.5%
88% below US avg
Spanish 85.5%
538% above US avg
Other Languages 5.1%

Social Characteristics

Lachute vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lachute is $56,400, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,880. The average weekly wage is $748, 48% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 437 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 13.5% of workers work from home.

Income: Lachute vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,400
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,880
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.3%
48% above US avg
Establishments (County)437

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.2 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home13.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Lachute is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $710 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 51.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 6,530 total housing units in the city. 17.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

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 Burden17.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership51.4%
Owner-Occupied51.4%
Renter-Occupied48.7%
Housing Units6,530

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, Lachute receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Lachute 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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Lachute experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 77.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area42.0 sq mi (108.7 km²)
Population Density336/sq mi
Coordinates45.6501°N, 74.3325°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 77.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

183 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 92 km
Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 136 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 133 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 39 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 18 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 137 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 22 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 37 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 52 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 43 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 78 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 68 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 84 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 46 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 100 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 16 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 70 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 51 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 58 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 65 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 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.1 in
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.1 in

Lachute has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.4").

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6.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 82% below the national average of 33.7%. 26.2% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 86.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.1%
82% below US avg
High School+26.2%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density336/sq mi
Total Area42.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.2 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home13.5%

Colleges & Universities in Lachute

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
La Cité Collégiale - Hawkesbury Campus

Schools in Lachute

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Saint-julien
École Saint-Alexandre
École Primaire Laurentian
Centre de Développement des Compétences Laurier - Lachute
École de Danse et d'Arts Christiane Raymond
For Me Creation
Lachute Aviation
Centre de Formation Générale des Adultes de La Rivière-du-Nord
École l'Oasis
Recypro
École Secondaire Régionale Laurentian
École Polyvalente Lavigne
Centre Performance Plus
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Radio Stations near Lachute

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Lachute

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecology Centre
Greenwood Centre for Living History
Manoir de Belle-Rivière
Musée du Ski
Musée Hudson
Musée Régional D'Argenteuil

Libraries in Lachute

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Lachute0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Rigaud0.0
Bibliothèque Myra-Cree0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Canut0.0
Brownsburg Bibliotheque0.0
Dalkeith Library0.0
Future Bibliothèque0.0
St-Sauveur Biblotheque0.0
War Memorial Library Hudson Heights0.0

Farmers Markets in Lachute

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Finnegan's Market

Hotels in Lachute

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Laurentien
Microtel

Cafes in Lachute

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brûlerie Onirique
Café Bell-O
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Theatres in Lachute

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Scène Desjardins d'Argenteuil

Clinics in Lachute

28 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acupuncture Marie Chantal Coupal
Anne E Legault Audio Prothésiste
CA #1418936896
Centre de Prélèvement d'Argenteuil
Centre de Réadaptation en Déficience Physique
Centre Évolu Être
Centre Médicale Argenteuil
Chiro-Santé Lachute
Clinique d'Acupuncture Lachute
Clinique Dentaire Lepine Bernier
Clinique Entendre
Clinique Ostéopathie
CLSC d'Argenteuil
Dentiste Brigitte Roy
Dr Guillaume Lepine Chiropraticien
Groupe Forget, Audioprothésistes
Harmonie Services
Lynda Baril
Marie Pier Delisle Psychologue TCC
Orthophoniste Carole Bélanger
Ostéo Classique
Physio Argenteuil
Physio Extra Lachute
Point de Service Local - Lachute (vaccination et Dépistage)
Polyclinique Argenteuil
Santé du Pied Liba
Services Ambulatoires en Dépendance
Sexologue Argenteuil

Dentists in Lachute

5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Dentaire Delongchamp
Chadwick Lyne Korzinston Ronald
Clinique Dentaire Dr Iannick Charlebois
Denturologiste Lachute
Izy Dentaire

Veterinaries in Lachute

4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire de la Rivière-du-nord
Clinique Vétérinaire des Laurentides
Hôpital Vétérinaire Lachute
Ostéopathie Vétérinaire Lachute

Gas Stations in Lachute

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Belisle
Essence +Canadian Tire
Essence Couche Tard
ESSO - MOBIL
Petro-Canada
Sonic
Ultramar
Ultramar
Ultramar
Ultramar

Banks in Lachute

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Laurentienne
Banque Nationale
BMO
Caisse Desjardins d'Argenteuil
CIBC

Gyms in Lachute

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Académie Richard Richard
Espace Yoga Lachute
Gym Argenteuil
Studio E Shanti

Golf Courses in Lachute

4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf de Lachute
Club de Golf de Lachute
Club de Golf le Griffon des Sources
Golf le Sélect

Breweries in Lachute

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Sir John
Brasserie Wilsy
Microbrasserie Le Castor

Stadiums & Teams in Lachute

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Lachute

21 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
Ski Montcalm 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
Bois Duvernay 0.0 $0

Airports Near Lachute

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Cornwall Regional AirportYCCMedium Airport
Massena International Airport Richards FieldMSSMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Alexandria AerodromeSmall Airport
Hawkesbury (East) AirportSmall Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm FieldSmall Airport
Hawkesbury AirportSmall Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza AirstripSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall 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
Saint-Donat AerodromeSmall Airport
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
St. André-Avellin AerodromeSmall Airport
Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee AirportSmall Airport
Val Morin AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lachute

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postes Canada

Treatment Centers in Lachute

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de Réadaptation en Déficience Physique
Services Ambulatoires en Dépendance

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lachute

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assemblée des Témoins de Jéhovah de Lachute
Centre Spirituel à l'Aube de la Nouvelle Conscience
Église Baptiste Évangélique Des Laurentides
Église Évangelique de Lachute
Église Notre-Dame de Lourdes
La Fabrique de la Paroisse de Sainte-Anastasie
Lachute United Church
Margaret Rodger Memorial Presbyterian Church
Saint Simeons Anglican Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lachute

What is the population of Lachute?

Lachute has a population of 14,100 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 336 people per square mile, spread across 42.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Lachute expensive to live in?

The median household income is $56,400, 25% 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 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Lachute safe?

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

What is the weather like in Lachute?

Lachute has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.0 inches, with 77.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lachute?

The job market in Lachute faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $748. There are 437 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 13.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lachute?

The median home value in Lachute is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $710. The homeownership rate is 51.4%.

How are the schools in Lachute?

6.1% of adults in Lachute hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.2% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Lachute?

The average commute in Lachute is 27 minutes. 86.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 13.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lachute?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lachute is 98.5% White, 0.6% Black or African American. 9.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 85.5% speak Spanish.

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