Rawdon, QC

Quebec

Rawdon is a small city in Quebec with a population of 11,719. Residents earn $62,000 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
11,719 Population 164/sq mi density
$62,000 Median Income $40,840 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$810 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 230 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$62,000 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $810/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,000
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $810
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.4%
106% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.3%
23% higher than US avg

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

People

Population11,719
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$62,000
Per Capita$40,840
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty15.3%
Commute34 min

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$810
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units5,445
Rent Burden14.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQIN/A
Rain55.8 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation604 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+26.5%
Graduate+3.1%

Community

Commute34 min

Is Rawdon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rawdon receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Rawdon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rawdon is $62,000, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rawdon is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Rawdon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches, including 88.4 inches of snow.

Rawdon has a population of 11,719 with a density of 164 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).

Population

11,719
Total Population
2021 Census
164
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
71.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Rawdon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only8.9%
89% below US avg
Spanish85.7%
539% above US avg
Other Languages5.5%

Social Characteristics

Rawdon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rawdon is $62,000, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Rawdon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,000
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,840

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.3%
23% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.4 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home15.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Rawdon is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $810 (30% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$810
30% below US avg
Rent Burden14.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.4%
Renter-Occupied28.7%
Housing Units5,445

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Rawdon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Rawdon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Rawdon has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.8 inches. The area enjoys 230 sunny days per year.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.8 inches
47% above US avg
Snowfall88.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area71.6 sq mi (185.4 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates46.0501°N, 73.7159°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.7%
77% below US avg
High School+26.5%
Graduate Degree+3.1%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density164/sq mi
Total Area71.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.4 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home15.3%

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