Pike River, QC
Quebec · Montreal Metro
Pike River is a small town in Quebec with a population of 503. Residents earn $72,500 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Pike River Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
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A+Crime
C+Climate
Education
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Is Pike River a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Pike River receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Pike River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Pike River is $72,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Pike River is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x 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
3.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.6% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Pike River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 266 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches, including 9.4 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Pike River vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Pike River vs U.S. Average
Income: Pike River vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $72,500 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,600 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $685 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 16 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.4% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 11.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 81.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.2% |
| Housing Units | 220 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Pike River 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 | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 15.7 sq mi (40.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1222°N, 73.0690°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in |
Pike River has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.9").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.5% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 27.6% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 5.8% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Total Area | 15.7 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 22.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.4% |
Radio Stations near Pike River
12 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 Musique - Montréal, QC | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CFNV "AM 940" Montreal, QC | classic hits, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Techno.FM | techno | MP3 320 kbps | |
| J-Pop Powerplay Kawaii | japanese, japanese idols | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Montreal, QC (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gravity House | deep house, house | AAC+ 160 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique Classique - Montreal, QC | classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CKUT 90.3 FM | alternative, campus radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CKAC 730 "Radio Circulation" Montreal | traffic information | MP3 | |
| CIBL-FM 101.5 Montreal, QC | radio communautaire | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Pike River
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBURGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8027963468 | ||
| HIGHGATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | PO BOX 222 | ||
| SWANTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 58 S RIVER ST | 8028685436 | |
| Grange Ronde de Mystic | ||||
| Musée du Fort Saint-Jean | ||||
| Musée du Haut-Richelieu | ||||
| Musée Missiquoi |
Libraries in Pike River
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBURGH PUBLIC | 16 S. MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 13,260 | |||
| SWANTON PUBLIC | 1 FIRST ST. | 0.0 | 11,700 | |||
| HIGHGATE PUBLIC | 17 MILL HILL | 0.0 | 8,112 | |||
| FRANKLIN-GRAND ISLE BOOKMOBILE | 100 ROBIN HOOD DR. | 0.0 | 4,750 | |||
| HASTON | 5167 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 4,108 | |||
| SHELDON PUBLIC | 1640 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 3,744 | |||
| Bibliothèque Adélard-Berger | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communautaire de Frelighsburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Léon-Maurice-Côté de Bedford | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale d'Henryville | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Saint-Luc | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pike River
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| marché public | |||||
| Marché Station Gourmande |
Breweries in Pike River
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagabière | ||||
| Terre à Boire |
Ski Resorts Near Pike River
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stowe | 70.0 | 13 | 1,116 | $106 | November - April | Yes | Yes |
| Bromont Montagne d'Expérience | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Mont Saint-Bruno | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bois Duvernay | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Cell Towers in Pike River
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Hill Road | TOWER | 39 |
| 24 Depot St | BTWR | 39 |
| 24 Depot St | BTWR | 39 |
Airports Near Pike River
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | YUL | Large Airport |
| Bromont (Roland Désourdy) Airport | ZBM | Medium Airport |
| Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport | YHU | Medium Airport |
| Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport | BTV | Medium Airport |
| Plattsburgh International Airport | PBG | Medium Airport |
| St Jean Airport | YJN | Medium Airport |
| Allenholm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bouthillier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Butler Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Catalano Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Catamount Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Crossroad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Davis Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Douglas Field | — | Small Airport |
| Drummondville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Farnham Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Franklin County State Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Grant Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Greenwoods Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hawk's Nest Airport | — | Small Airport |
| L'Assomption Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mansonville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Meadow STOLport | — | Small Airport |
| Morrisville-Stowe State Airport | MVL | Small Airport |
| Mountain View Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Mountain View Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Muddy Paw Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Northern Lights Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Northway Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Perras Field | — | Small Airport |
| Richelieu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Richelieu/Messier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rougemont Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation) | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Savage Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Secret Spot Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shaw Meadow Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shelburne Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sky Acres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Smith Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Dominique Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Mathias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Michel-de-Napierville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taylor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Two Tails Airport | — | Small Airport |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Pike River
What is the population of Pike River?
Pike River has a population of 503 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 15.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 51% male.
Is Pike River expensive to live in?
The median household income is $72,500, 4% 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 $800 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Pike River safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Pike River receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Pike River?
Pike River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.8 inches, with 9.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Pike River?
Pike River has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $685. There are 16 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 15.4% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Pike River?
The median home value in Pike River is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $800. The homeownership rate is 81.8%.
How are the schools in Pike River?
3.5% of adults in Pike River hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.6% have completed high school. 5.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Pike River?
The average commute in Pike River is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 87.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.4% work from home.
What are the demographics of Pike River?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Pike River is 100% White. 10% of residents speak only English at home, while 83% speak Spanish.
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