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Lingwick, QC

Quebec · Sherbrooke Metro

Lingwick is a small town in Quebec with a population of 456. Residents earn $54,800 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
456 Population 5/sq mi density
$54,800 Median Income $37,000 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 250 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$54,800 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $54,800
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.8%
200% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.0%
45% higher than US avg

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

People

Population456
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$54,800
Per Capita$37,000
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty18.0%
Commute43 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$647
Ownership90.5%
Housing Units210
Rent Burden10.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain47.5 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+27.1%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute43 min

Is Lingwick a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lingwick 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. Lingwick has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lingwick is $54,800, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.0% 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 Lingwick is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 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

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lingwick has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 17.8 inches of snow.

Lingwick has a population of 456 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 93.8 square miles. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 44% female and 56% male. The city is predominantly White (98.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 13.2% of residents, while 86.8% speak Spanish.

Population

456
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
93.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56%
Female 44%

Race & Ethnicity

Lingwick vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 13.2%
83% below US avg
Spanish 86.8%
548% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Lingwick vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lingwick is $54,800, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,000. The average weekly wage is $712, 50% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 14 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 32.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lingwick vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,800
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,000
Avg Weekly Wage$712

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.8%
200% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above US avg
Establishments (County)14

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time43.1 min
Drive Alone96.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home32.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lingwick is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 90.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 210 total housing units in the city. 10.0% 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$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden10.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.5%
Owner-Occupied90.5%
Renter-Occupied9.5%
Housing Units210

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, Lingwick receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Lingwick 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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Lingwick has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Area93.8 sq mi (243.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates45.6099°N, 71.3533°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 17.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 132 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 150 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 119 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 136 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 101 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 140 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 86 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 140 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 135 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 82 km
May 11, 2006 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada M3.0 126 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km SSW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M2.9 128 km
Nov 8, 1997 2 km SW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M2.9 130 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 137 km
Nov 9, 2009 southern Quebec, Canada M2.9 82 km
Mar 24, 2007 7 km W of Sainte-Catherine, Canada M2.8 128 km
Nov 6, 1997 St. Lawrence Valley region, Quebec, Canada M2.8 130 km
Apr 5, 2010 11 km WSW of Nicolet, Canada M2.8 124 km
Mar 29, 2017 3 km NNE of Bécancour, Canada M2.7 117 km
Apr 21, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M2.7 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 3.3 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 5.3 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
November 32°F (0°C) 4.2 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.9 in

Lingwick has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 12°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.9").

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7.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 79% below the national average of 33.7%. 27.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 96% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
79% below US avg
High School+27.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area93.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute43.1 min
Drive Alone96.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home32.0%

Radio Stations near Lingwick

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKLD "Plaisir 105.5" Thetford Mines, QC soft adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Lingwick

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abri du prêtre
Maison de Lime Ridge
Musée d'art et d'histoire de Dudswell
Musée Donald Morrison
Musée Eaton Corner

Libraries in Lingwick

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Centre multifonctionnel Victoria0.0

Farmers Markets in Lingwick

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Scotstown

Gas Stations in Lingwick

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Miraco

Ski Resorts Near Lingwick

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Les Sentiers d'à Côté 0.0 $0
Ski Eldorado - Secteur St-Paul 0.0 $0
Ski Eldorado - Secteur 10e Rang 0.0 $0
Centre de ski Saint-Georges 0.0 $0

Airports Near Lingwick

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Saint-Georges AirportMedium Airport
Sherbrooke AirportYSCMedium Airport
Gifford FieldSmall Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)Small Airport
Lambton AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Ferdinand AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Victor-de-Beauce AirportSmall Airport
St-Frédéric AirportSmall Airport
Steven A. Bean Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Thetford Mines AirportSmall Airport
Victoriaville AirportSmall Airport
Weller AirportSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lingwick

What is the population of Lingwick?

Lingwick has a population of 456 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 93.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 44% female and 56% male.

Is Lingwick expensive to live in?

The median household income is $54,800, 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 $647 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 Lingwick safe?

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

What is the weather like in Lingwick?

Lingwick has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.5 inches, with 17.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lingwick?

The job market in Lingwick faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $712. There are 14 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 43 minutes, and 32.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lingwick?

The median home value in Lingwick is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 90.5%.

How are the schools in Lingwick?

7.1% of adults in Lingwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Lingwick?

The average commute in Lingwick is 43 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 96% of workers drive alone to work, and 32.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lingwick?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lingwick is 98.8% White. 13.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 86.8% speak Spanish.

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