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Magog, QC
Quebec · Sherbrooke Metro
Magog is a small city in Quebec with a population of 28,312. Residents earn $62,400 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Magog Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Magog a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Magog receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Magog has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Magog is $62,400, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Magog is $284,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $685 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x 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
11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.9% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Magog has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 255 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches, including 73.4 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Magog vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Magog vs U.S. Average
Income: Magog vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $62,400 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,120 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $906 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.8% |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 878 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.3% |
| Work from Home | 21.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $284,000 |
| 1% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $685 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 15.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 61.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.1% |
| Housing Units | 13,440 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Magog 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 | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Area | 55.7 sq mi (144.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 508/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2668°N, 72.1491°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-6°C) | 3.6 in |
Magog has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.9% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 22.9% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 5.8% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 508/sq mi |
| Total Area | 55.7 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.3% |
| Work from Home | 21.0% |
Schools in Magog
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École Primaire des Deux-Soleils | — | — | — | — |
| Centre d’éducation des adultes des Sommets | — | — | — | — |
| École Sainte-Marguerite | — | — | — | — |
| École Brassard | — | — | — | — |
| École St-Patrice | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire St-Jean de Bosco | — | — | — | — |
| École Alternative (Relance) | — | — | — | — |
| École secondaire de La Ruche | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Montessori Magog | — | — | — | — |
| Princess Elizabeth Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole St Pie X | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Magog
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFLX - La radio communautaire de l'estrie | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CIDI-FM 99.1 Knowlton, QC | community radio | 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 |
Museums in Magog
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre d'arts visuels et Musée d'art naïf | ||||
| Copp's Ferry Museum | ||||
| L'Epopée De Capelton - Entrée de la Mine (visite sous terre) | ||||
| Maison Merry | ||||
| Musée de l'ingéniosité J.Armand Bombardier | ||||
| Station piscicole de Baldwin |
Libraries in Magog
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblairie GGC | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Ayer's Cliff | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Bertrand-Delisle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Danielle-Simard | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de droit | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale Memphrémagog | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Roger-Maltais | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Yvonne L Bombardier | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Magog
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bleuetière l’Or Bleu | |||||
| Marché local de Stanstead | |||||
| Marché public des Collines |
Hotels in Magog
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Magog
9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Magog
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Magog
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Magog
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Magog
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Magog
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Magog
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Magog
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Magog
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Magog
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Magog
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microbrasserie Des Cantons |
Stadiums & Teams in Magog
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Magog
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 Magog
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bromont (Roland Désourdy) Airport | ZBM | Medium Airport |
| Sherbrooke Airport | YSC | Medium Airport |
| Caledonia County Airport | LLX | Small Airport |
| Crossroad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Douglas Field | — | Small Airport |
| Drummondville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gifford Field | — | Small Airport |
| John H Boylan State (Island Pond) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mansonville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Morrisville-Stowe State Airport | MVL | Small Airport |
| Northeast Kingdom International Airport | EFK | Small Airport |
| Perras Field | — | Small Airport |
| St-Dominique Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taylor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valcourt Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Weller Airport | — | Small Airport |
| West Burke Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Magog
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de Poste de Magog | |
| Postes Canada |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Magog
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle | |
| Église de la charité | |
| Eglise Evangélique de Magog | |
| Église Saint Jean-Bosco | |
| Église Saint Jean-Bosco | |
| Église Saint-Jude | |
| Église Saint-Patrice | |
| Notre-Dame-de-la-Plage | |
| Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah | |
| St-Paul Church |
Frequently Asked Questions About Magog
What is the population of Magog?
Magog has a population of 28,312 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 508 people per square mile, spread across 55.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52% female and 48% male.
Is Magog expensive to live in?
The median household income is $62,400, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $284,000 (1% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $685 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Magog safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Magog receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Magog?
Magog has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.7 inches, with 73.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Magog?
The unemployment rate in Magog is 7.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $906. There are 878 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 21.0% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Magog?
The median home value in Magog is $284,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $685. The homeownership rate is 61.9%.
How are the schools in Magog?
11.9% of adults in Magog hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.9% have completed high school. 5.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Magog?
The average commute in Magog is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 85.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 21.0% work from home.
What are the demographics of Magog?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Magog is 98% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.5% Asian. 5.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 91% speak Spanish.