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Potton, QC

Quebec · Sherbrooke Metro

Potton is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,012. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,012 Population 20/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $71,000 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$600 Median Rent 8.9% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 245 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 6.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $600/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $65,000
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.6%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $600
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.9%
92% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.4%
16% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,012
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$71,000
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty14.4%
Commute27 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$600
Ownership82.4%
Housing Units1,025
Rent Burden8.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation686 ft (209 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+23.9%
Graduate+8.2%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Potton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Potton receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Potton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Potton is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Potton is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $600 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Potton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches, including 18.8 inches of snow.

Potton has a population of 2,012 with a density of 20 people per square mile, spread across 100.7 square miles. The median age is 59.6 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.5% female and 51.7% male. The city is predominantly White (99.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 37.6% of residents, while 53% speak Spanish.

Population

2,012
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
59.6yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
100.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Potton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 37.6%
52% below US avg
Spanish 53.0%
295% above US avg
Other Languages 9.5%

Social Characteristics

Potton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Potton is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $71,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,365. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 62 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 41.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Potton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,000
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$71,000
Avg Weekly Wage$1,365

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.9%
92% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.4%
16% above US avg
Establishments (County)62

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone80.3%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home41.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Potton is $348,000, 23% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $600 (48% below the national average of $1,163). 82.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,025 total housing units in the city. 8.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$600
48% below US avg
Rent Burden8.9%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.4%
Owner-Occupied82.4%
Renter-Occupied17.6%
Housing Units1,025

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, Potton receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Potton 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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Potton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area100.7 sq mi (260.8 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates45.1439°N, 72.3626°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 18.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 127 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 98 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 138 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 89 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 133 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 102 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 105 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 121 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 130 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 133 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 120 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 128 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 93 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 127 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 117 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 116 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 78 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 127 km
Feb 1, 2024 6 km WNW of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 148 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
November 33°F (1°C) 4.4 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 4.2 in

Potton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 13°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.0").

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13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60% below the national average of 33.7%. 23.9% have completed high school. 8.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 80.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.6%
60% below US avg
High School+23.9%
Graduate Degree+8.2%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density20/sq mi
Total Area100.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone80.3%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home41.8%

Schools in Potton

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mansonville Elementary School - - - -
École Primaire Le Baluchon - - - -
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Radio Stations near Potton

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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 Potton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
GOODRICH LIBRARYGENERAL MUSEUM$241,637
MISSISQUOI VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8029882397
Brome County Historical Society Museum
Centre d'arts visuels et Musée d'art naïf
Copp's Ferry Museum
Maison Merry

Libraries in Potton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
GOODRICH MEMORIAL202 MAIN ST.0.038,636
DAILEY MEMORIAL101 JUNIOR HIGH DR.0.012,792
WM. & LUCY RAND MEMORIAL160 RAILROAD ST.0.07,176
Biblairie GGC0.0
Bibliothèque Commémorative Pettes0.0
Bibliothèque Danielle-Simard0.0
Bibliothèque municipale & scolaire de Sutton0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Memphrémagog0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Potton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Jay Village Farmers' Market 1077 Route 24205/24/2014 to 09/27/2014Sat: 9:30 AM-2:30 PM;
Newport, VT Farmers MarketThe Causeway05/10/2014 to 10/25/2014Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;
North Troy Farmers MarketTranquil Gardens Center

Hotels in Potton

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gite La Tanière

Clinics in Potton

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #437042300
CLSC Point de service Masonville

Gas Stations in Potton

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Banks in Potton

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Breweries in Potton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Ferme - Brasserie Rurale
Microbrasserie Des Cantons

Ski Resorts Near Potton

5 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
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 Potton

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Sherbrooke AirportYSCMedium Airport
Caledonia County AirportLLXSmall 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
John H Boylan State (Island Pond) Airport-Small Airport
Lightning Bolt Field Airport-Small Airport
Mansonville Airport-Small Airport
Meadow STOLport-Small Airport
Morrisville-Stowe State AirportMVLSmall Airport
Mountain View Farm Airport-Small Airport
Northeast Kingdom International AirportEFKSmall Airport
Perras Field-Small Airport
Rougemont Airport-Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome-Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport-Small Airport
Taylor Airport-Small Airport
Two Tails Airport-Small Airport
Valcourt Airport-Small Airport
Villeneuve Field-Small Airport
Weller Airport-Small Airport
West Burke Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Potton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Treatment Centers in Potton

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BAART Behavioral Health ServicesSubstance Abuse802-334-0110
Northeast Kingdom Human Services IncBoth802-334-6744

Churches & Religious Organizations in Potton

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Centre de vie Bethel
Holy Trinity
Mansonville Baptist Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Potton

What is the population of Potton?

Potton has a population of 2,012 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 100.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 59.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.5% female and 51.7% male.

Is Potton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $348,000 (23% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $600 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Potton safe?

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

What is the weather like in Potton?

Potton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches, with 18.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Potton?

The unemployment rate in Potton is 6.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,365. There are 62 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 41.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Potton?

The median home value in Potton is $348,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $600. The homeownership rate is 82.4%.

How are the schools in Potton?

13.6% of adults in Potton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.9% have completed high school. 8.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Potton?

The average commute in Potton is 27 minutes. 80.3% of workers drive alone to work, 1.6% use public transit, and 41.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Potton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Potton is 99.5% White. 37.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 53% speak Spanish.

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