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Piedmont, QC

Quebec · Montreal Metro

Piedmont is a small town in Quebec with a population of 3,476. Residents earn $77,500 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,476 Population 370/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $56,950 per capita
$368,000 Home Value
$1,100 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$368,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $77,500
3% higher than US avg
Home Value $368,000
31% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.3%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,100
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.4%
217% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.7%
30% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,476
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density370/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$56,950
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty8.7%
Commute31 min

Housing

A
Home Value$368,000
Rent$1,100
Ownership75.0%
Housing Units1,820
Rent Burden19.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain44.7 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation600 ft (183 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+22.5%
Graduate+7.6%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Piedmont a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Piedmont receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Piedmont offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Piedmont is $77,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.4%, unemployment is notably high. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Piedmont is $368,000, 31% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. 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

19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Piedmont has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 255 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches, including 17.1 inches of snow.

Piedmont has a population of 3,476 with a density of 370 people per square mile, spread across 9.4 square miles. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.8% female and 48.2% male. The city is predominantly White (98%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 5.6% of residents, while 88.4% speak Spanish.

Population

3,476
Total Population
2021 Census
370
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
9.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Piedmont vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 5.6%
93% below US avg
Spanish 88.4%
559% above US avg
Other Languages 6.0%

Social Characteristics

Piedmont vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Piedmont is $77,500, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,950 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,095, 24% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 108 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 30.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Piedmont vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,500
3% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,950
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.7%
30% below US avg
Establishments (County)108

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.1 min
Drive Alone88.0%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home30.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Piedmont is $368,000, 31% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below the national average of $1,163). 75.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,820 total housing units in the city. 19.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$368,000
31% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,100
5% below US avg
Rent Burden19.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.0%
Owner-Occupied75.0%
Renter-Occupied25.0%
Housing Units1,820

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, Piedmont receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Piedmont 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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Piedmont has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 600 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Area9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²)
Population Density370/sq mi
Coordinates45.9001°N, 74.1325°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 17.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

180 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 M5.4 104 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 129 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 25 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 49 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 132 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 24 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 16 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 76 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 59 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 72 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 88 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 69 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 71 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 94 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 45 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 92 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 41 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 86 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 54 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 77 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 33 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 3.0 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
November 32°F (0°C) 4.2 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.8 in

Piedmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 9°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.5% have completed high school. 7.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.3%
43% below US avg
High School+22.5%
Graduate Degree+7.6%
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density370/sq mi
Total Area9.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.1 min
Drive Alone88.0%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home30.3%

Radio Stations near Piedmont

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFQR 600 Montreal, QC classic hits, news talk MP3 160 kbps
CJPB-FM 90.7 "La Voix de St-Lo" Saint-Laurent, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Piedmont

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecology Centre
Musée d'art contemporain des Laurentides
Musée du Ski
Musée Zénon-Alary

Libraries in Piedmont

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibiliothèque de Sainte-Sophie0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Mirabel0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Hippolyte0.0
Bibliothèque de Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs0.0
Bibliothèque Francine Paquette de Val-Morin0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Antoinette-Foucher0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Lachute0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Canut0.0
Biblitheque Gaston-Miron0.0
Charles-E.-Garneau0.0
Future Bibliothèque0.0
Morin Heights Public Library0.0
Réseau BIBLIO des Laurentides0.0
St-Sauveur Biblotheque0.0
Val-David Bibliotheque0.0

Farmers Markets in Piedmont

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'été de Val-David
Marché public de Saint-Jérôme
Vogel
Yann & Cie

Hotels in Piedmont

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Le Papillon Sauvage
Hôtel Le Versailles Saint-Sauveur
Hôtel Saint-Sauveur
Strøm Spa Nordique Saint-Sauveur

Cafes in Piedmont

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Second Cup
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Theatres in Piedmont

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre Saint-Sauveur

Clinics in Piedmont

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Radiologix

Gas Stations in Piedmont

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Inter-gaz
Petro-Canada
Shell
Ultramar

Golf Courses in Piedmont

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf Piedmont

Breweries in Piedmont

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Sir John
Camp de Base

Stadiums & Teams in Piedmont

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Piedmont

23 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
Ski Montagne coupée 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
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 $0
Mont Habitant 0.0 $0
Glissade 0.0 $0
Bois Duvernay 0.0 $0

Airports Near Piedmont

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Mont-Tremblant International AirportYTMMedium Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium 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
Joliette AirportSmall Airport
L'Assomption AirportSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Lachute AirportSmall Airport
Lancaster AirparkSmall Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette AirportSmall 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
Saint-Donat AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)Small Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie AerodromeSmall Airport
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
St-Michel-de-Napierville AirportSmall Airport
Val Morin AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Piedmont

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste de Piedmont
The UPS Store

Treatment Centers in Piedmont

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de Réadaptation en Déficience Physique
Services Ambulatoires en Dépendance

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Frequently Asked Questions About Piedmont

What is the population of Piedmont?

Piedmont has a population of 3,476 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 370 people per square mile, spread across 9.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.8% female and 48.2% male.

Is Piedmont expensive to live in?

The median household income is $77,500, 3% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $368,000 (31% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Piedmont safe?

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

What is the weather like in Piedmont?

Piedmont has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches, with 17.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Piedmont?

The job market in Piedmont faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,095. There are 108 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 30.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Piedmont?

The median home value in Piedmont is $368,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,100. The homeownership rate is 75.0%.

How are the schools in Piedmont?

19.3% of adults in Piedmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.5% have completed high school. 7.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Piedmont?

The average commute in Piedmont is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 88% of workers drive alone to work, 1.2% use public transit, and 30.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Piedmont?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Piedmont is 98% White. 5.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 88.4% speak Spanish.

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