Pierrefonds, QC
Quebec · Montreal Metro
Pierrefonds is a mid-size city in Quebec with a population of 59,093. Residents earn $71,452 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
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How Pierrefonds Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
A+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Pierrefonds a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Pierrefonds receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Pierrefonds offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Pierrefonds is $71,452, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.9% 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 Pierrefonds is $230,186, 18% 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 3.2x 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
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Pierrefonds experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches, including 66.3 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Pierrefonds vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Pierrefonds vs U.S. Average
Income: Pierrefonds vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $71,452 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,112 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $848 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,832 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 20.6% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $230,186 |
| 18% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $647 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 23,637 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Pierrefonds 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 | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 320.8 sq mi (830.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4599°N, 73.8928°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 137 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in |
Pierrefonds has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 184/sq mi |
| Total Area | 320.8 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 20.6% |
Colleges & Universities in Pierrefonds
| Institution | Type | Enrollment | Acceptance | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre universitaire de la Vallée-du-Haut-Saint-Laurent | — | — | — | — | — |
| Collège de Valleyfield | — | — | — | — | — |
| École du Nouvel-Envol | — | — | — | — | — |
Schools in Pierrefonds
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège Charlemagne | — | — | — | — |
| École Margaret Manson | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Charlemagne | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Anthony School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Pierrefonds
30 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICI Radio-Canada Première Montréal | news, talk | AAC 128 kbps | |
| CJAD 800 | local news, news talk | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première - Montréal, QC | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CHMP 985 FM | talk | MP3 | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique - Montréal, QC | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| BPM sports 91.9 | sports | MP3 64 kbps | |
| PunkRockRadio.ca | post-punk, punk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CKLX-FM 91.9 "BPM Sports" Montreal, QC | bpm sports, sports | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CFQR 600 Montreal, QC | classic hits, news talk | MP3 160 kbps | |
| CJSQ "Radio Classique" Montreal, QC web stream (128K MP3) | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Montreal, QC (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CIRA-FM 91.3 "Radio Ville Marie", Montreal, QC | catholic, religious | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CFQR 600 | canada, classic hits | MP3 160 kbps | |
| CFNV "AM 940" Montreal, QC | classic hits, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Techno.FM | techno | MP3 320 kbps | |
| J-Pop Powerplay Kawaii (http) | idol, japanese | MP3 128 kbps | |
| J-Pop Powerplay Kawaii | japanese, japanese idols | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ICI Musique - Montréal | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Sport Montréal | — | MP3 | |
| CKUT-FM 90.3 McGill University - Montreal, QC | campus radio, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Magic FM Montreal | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| CIBL-FM 101.5 Montreal, QC | radio communautaire | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJPB-FM 90.7 "La Voix de St-Lo" Saint-Laurent, QC | radio communautaire | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKAC 730 "Radio Circulation" Montreal | traffic information | MP3 | |
| CJSQ "Radio Classique" Montreal, QC web stream (320K MP3) | classical | MP3 320 kbps | |
| CKUT 90.3 FM | alternative, campus radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique Classique - Montreal, QC | classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Gravity House | deep house, house | AAC+ 160 kbps | |
| CJLV 1570 LaSalle, QC | oldies | MP3 64 kbps | |
| CKVL-FM 100.1 LaSalle, QC | radio communautaire | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Pierrefonds
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre d'exploration du Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles | ||||
| Centre d'exposition Lethbridge | ||||
| Centre d'exposition Lethbridge | ||||
| Centre interprétation de l'Eau | ||||
| Cosmodôme | ||||
| Greenwood Centre for Living History | ||||
| Kateri Hall | ||||
| L’Entrepôt | ||||
| La Vieille Brasserie | ||||
| Lock Interpretation Center | ||||
| Lyman Entomological Museum | ||||
| Maison du Brasseur | ||||
| Maison Félix-Leclerc | ||||
| Maison Hamilton | ||||
| Maison Trestler | ||||
| Manoir de Belle-Rivière | ||||
| Micromusée du Plan Bouchard | ||||
| Montreal Aviation Museum | ||||
| Musée Armand-Frappier | ||||
| Musée de Lachine | ||||
| Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec | ||||
| Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec | ||||
| Musée des télécommunications | ||||
| Musée du Sault-au-Récollet | ||||
| Musée du Sault-au-Récollet | ||||
| Musée Nicolas-Manny | ||||
| Musée pour Enfants | ||||
| Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges | ||||
| Musée Yves-Abran | ||||
| MUSO | ||||
| Pointe-du-Buisson/Musée québécois d'archéologie | ||||
| Site historique Le Pailleur | ||||
| Société d'Histoire des Mille-Iles | ||||
| The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site |
Libraries in Pierrefonds
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibiliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotèque municipale de Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Adrienne-DeMontigny | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Alain-Grandbois | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque André-Guérard | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Armand-Frappier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Armand-Frappier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Beaconsfield | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Beauharnois | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Bois-des-Filion | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Cartierville | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Cartierville | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Deux-Montagnes | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Lorraine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Mirabel secteur Saint-Augustin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Rosemère | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Roxboro | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Lazare | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Pierre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Pierre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque De Salaberry | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque De Salaberry | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Boisé | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Vieux-Saint-Laurent | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Éliane-Labastrou | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque Émile-Nelligan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Gaby-Farmer-Denis | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Germaine-Guèvremont | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Guy Godin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Guy-Bélisle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Hélène-Charbonneau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Hélène-Charbonneau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Intermunicipale de Dorion-Vaudreuil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Laure-Conan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Marie-Uguay | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Multiculturelle et Le Studio - Espace numérique - Chomedey | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Boisbriand | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale de Sainte-Thérèse | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de St-Étienne-de-Beauharnois | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Terrasse-Vaudreuil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Myra-Cree | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Paul-Mercier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Pincourt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque publique de Dollard-des-Ormeaux | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque publique de Mercier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque publique de Pointe-Claire – succursale Valois | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Raymond-Laberge | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Reginald-Dawson | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Saul-Bellow | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Sylvain-Garneau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Yves-Thériault | 0.0 | |||||
| Dorval Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eleanor London Côte Saint-Luc Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eleanor London Côte Saint-Luc Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kahanwake Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkland municipal library | 0.0 | |||||
| Montreal West Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Montreal West Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Philippe-Panneton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pierrefonds Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pointe-Claire Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Renaud Bray | 0.0 | |||||
| Renaud Bray | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pierrefonds
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruiterie 440 | |||||
| Fruiterie 440 | |||||
| MAC Market | |||||
| Marché Ahuntsic-Cartierville | |||||
| Marché Ahuntsic-Cartierville | |||||
| Marché Ahuntsic-Cartierville | |||||
| Marché aux puces Saint-Eustache | |||||
| Marché de Lachine | |||||
| Marché public de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield | |||||
| Marché Ricxman | |||||
| Marché Ricxman | |||||
| Marché Ricxman | |||||
| Marché Yasmine et frères | |||||
| Marché Yasmine et frères | |||||
| Marché Yasmine et frères | |||||
| Marmite du Terroir | |||||
| Noix Bassé | |||||
| Noix Bassé | |||||
| Saint-Anne's Market |
Cafes in Pierrefonds
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Pierrefonds
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pierrefonds
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Pierrefonds
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Distillerie Champ Libre | ||||
| Microbrasserie Maltéus | ||||
| Microbrasserie Trois-Lacs | ||||
| Origine Brass / 4 Origines Microbrasserie & Restaurant |
Stadiums & Teams in Pierrefonds
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Pierrefonds
16 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Mont Rigaud | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Mont Saint-Bruno | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bois Duvernay | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Glissade | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Habitant | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommet Saint-Sauveur | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Morin Heights | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommet Olympia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Mont Gabriel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Chantecler | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Mont Avalanche | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Belle Neige | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vallée Bleue | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Montcalm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Blanc | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Pierrefonds
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | YUL | Large Airport |
| Cornwall Regional Airport | YCC | Medium Airport |
| Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport | YHU | Medium Airport |
| Montreal Mirabel International Airport | YMX | Medium Airport |
| St Jean Airport | YJN | Medium Airport |
| Alexandria Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Bouthillier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Butler Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Grant Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Greenwoods Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hawk's Nest Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury (East) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Joliette Airport | — | Small Airport |
| L'Assomption Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lachute Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lancaster Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Lourdes-de-Joliette Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malone Dufort Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / Aéroparc Île Perrot | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / St-Lazare Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Northern Lights Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Richelieu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Richelieu/Messier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation) | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Smith Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Esprit Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| St-Jérôme Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Mathias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Michel-de-Napierville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee Airport | — | Small Airport |
| ULM Québec Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Val Morin Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Vasile Field | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Pierrefonds
18 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Anne-Marie Deschênes | ||
| Centre Déclic-Action | ||
| Centre Médical Louvain | ||
| Clinique de Dermatologie Esthétique de Montréal | ||
| Clinique Médicale Ahuntsic Urgence | ||
| Clinique Médicale ForceMedic | ||
| Clinique médicale Perrier | ||
| CLSC Ahuntsic | ||
| CLSC Bordeaux-Cartierville | ||
| CLSC de Saint-Laurent | ||
| CLSC Rene Cassin | ||
| Club Tiny Tots - Children's Medical Center | ||
| CRI Concordia Physio Sport | ||
| Dre Marie-Christine Aumais Plasticienne | ||
| Édifice Médical Fleury | ||
| ExcelleMD | ||
| FM-3 Montréal-West | ||
| Union MD - Clinique médicale privée |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pierrefonds
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church | |
| Église évangélique baptiste Emmanuel | |
| La Villa Saint-Martin | |
| Saint Thomas à Becket Parish | |
| St George and St Joseph Coptic Orthodox Church | |
| Westview Bible Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Pierrefonds
What is the population of Pierrefonds?
Pierrefonds has a population of 59,093 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 184 people per square mile, spread across 320.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is Pierrefonds expensive to live in?
The median household income is $71,452, 5% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $230,186 (18% 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 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Pierrefonds safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Pierrefonds receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Pierrefonds?
Pierrefonds has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.9 inches, with 66.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Pierrefonds?
The unemployment rate in Pierrefonds is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $848. There are 1,832 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 20.6% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Pierrefonds?
The median home value in Pierrefonds is $230,186. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Pierrefonds?
32.9% of adults in Pierrefonds hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Pierrefonds?
The average commute in Pierrefonds is 26 minutes. 86.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 20.6% work from home.
What are the demographics of Pierrefonds?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Pierrefonds is 97.8% White. 6.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 88.1% speak Spanish.
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