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Portneuf, QC

Quebec

Portneuf is a small town in Quebec with a population of 3,329. Residents earn $64,000 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,329 Population 79/sq mi density
$64,000 Median Income $42,400 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$620 Median Rent 8.4% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 250 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$64,000 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $620/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $64,000
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.4%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $620
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.8%
89% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.4%
8% higher than US avg

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

People

Population3,329
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,000
Per Capita$42,400
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty13.4%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$620
Ownership76.1%
Housing Units1,610
Rent Burden8.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain47.4 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+28.3%
Graduate+0.9%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Portneuf a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Portneuf receives an overall livability score of 3.0 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. Portneuf offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Portneuf is $64,000, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Portneuf is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x 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

6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Portneuf has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 16.2 inches of snow.

Portneuf has a population of 3,329 with a density of 79 people per square mile, spread across 42.1 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.8% female and 51.4% male. The city is predominantly White (98.2%), with 1.2% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 1.4% of residents, while 96.6% speak Spanish.

Population

3,329
Total Population
2021 Census
79
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
42.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Portneuf vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.4%
98% below US avg
Spanish 96.6%
621% above US avg
Other Languages 2.1%

Social Characteristics

Portneuf vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Portneuf is $64,000, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,400. The average weekly wage is $815, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 103 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 14.8% of workers work from home.

Income: Portneuf vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,000
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,400
Avg Weekly Wage$815

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.4%
8% above US avg
Establishments (County)103

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.1 min
Drive Alone89.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Portneuf is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 76.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,610 total housing units in the city. 8.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$620
47% below US avg
Rent Burden8.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.1%
Owner-Occupied76.1%
Renter-Occupied23.6%
Housing Units1,610

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, Portneuf receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Portneuf 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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Portneuf has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.0°F
28% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area42.1 sq mi (109.1 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates46.6906°N, 71.8901°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 16.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 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 39 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 111 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 110 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 149 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 98 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 127 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 115 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 139 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 143 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 127 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 148 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 30 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 101 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 86 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 94 km
Dec 11, 2013 9 km W of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada M3.4 128 km
Jan 4, 2018 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada M3.4 88 km
Jan 3, 2008 15 km ESE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.4 142 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 129 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in
November 32°F (0°C) 4.1 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 3.8 in

Portneuf has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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6.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 81% below the national average of 33.7%. 28.3% have completed high school. 0.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.4%
81% below US avg
High School+28.3%
Graduate Degree+0.9%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density79/sq mi
Total Area42.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.1 min
Drive Alone89.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.8%

Schools in Portneuf

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Les Sentiers
École de la Riveraine
École des Sentiers-et-de-la-Riveraine École des Sentiers-et-de-la-Riveraine
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Radio Stations near Portneuf

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Labgate P.YG. Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
CKYQ "Hit Country 95.7 Centre-du-Quebec" Plessisville, QC country, francophone country MP3 96 kbps
CHOC-FM 88.7 Saint-Raymond de Portneuf, QC classic hits MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Portneuf

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Le Musée du vélo
Maison de Pointe-Platon

Libraries in Portneuf

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque : "Au fil des mots"0.0
Bibliothèque Auguste-Honoré-Gosselin0.0
Bibliothèque de Portneuf0.0

Farmers Markets in Portneuf

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Public Deschambault

Hotels in Portneuf

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel le Portneuvois

Gas Stations in Portneuf

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Irving
Petro-T

Banks in Portneuf

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Nationale
Desjardins

Ski Resorts Near Portneuf

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Centre de Ski Le Relais 0.0 $0
Station de ski du Mont Stoneham 0.0 $0

Airports Near Portneuf

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)Small Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue AirportSmall Airport
Paquet AirportSmall Airport
Québec / Neuville AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Ferdinand AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome AirportSmall Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) AirportSmall Airport
St-Lambert-De-Lauzon AirportSmall Airport
St-Louis-de-France AirportSmall Airport
Thetford Mines AirportSmall Airport
Victoriaville AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Portneuf

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Portneuf

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Portneuf
Église Notre-Dame-du-Très-Saint-Rosaire
St. John the Evangelist Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Portneuf

What is the population of Portneuf?

Portneuf has a population of 3,329 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 79 people per square mile, spread across 42.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.8% female and 51.4% male.

Is Portneuf expensive to live in?

The median household income is $64,000, 15% 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 $620 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Portneuf safe?

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

What is the weather like in Portneuf?

Portneuf has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.4 inches, with 16.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Portneuf?

The unemployment rate in Portneuf is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $815. There are 103 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 14.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Portneuf?

The median home value in Portneuf is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $620. The homeownership rate is 76.1%.

How are the schools in Portneuf?

6.4% of adults in Portneuf hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.3% have completed high school. 0.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Portneuf?

The average commute in Portneuf is 25 minutes. 89.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 14.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Portneuf?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Portneuf is 98.2% White, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino. 1.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 96.6% speak Spanish.

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