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Richelieu, QC
Quebec · Montreal Metro
Richelieu is a small city in Quebec with a population of 5,742. Residents earn $77,500 per year, which is 3% above the national average.
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How Richelieu Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
AHousing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
CCommunity
Is Richelieu a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Richelieu receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Richelieu offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Richelieu is $77,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.3% 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 Richelieu is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x 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
13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.7% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Richelieu experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches, including 68.6 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Richelieu vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Richelieu vs U.S. Average
Income: Richelieu vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $77,500 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,240 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $966 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 178 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 21.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $400,000 |
| 42% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $880 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 17.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 61.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.5% |
| Housing Units | 2,415 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Richelieu 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 | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 12.0 sq mi (31.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 480/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4434°N, 73.2460°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in |
Richelieu has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.4% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 21.7% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 3.3% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 480/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 27.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 21.1% |
Schools in Richelieu
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École de la passerelle | — | — | — | — |
| École de la Roselière - Waldorf | — | — | — | — |
| École de Richelieu | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Richelieu
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 Richelieu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Écomuseum de la Pointe-aux-Trembles | ||||
| L'Électrium | ||||
| Maison Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine | ||||
| Musée des beaux-arts de Mont-Saint-Hilaire | ||||
| Musée du Fort Saint-Jean | ||||
| Musée du Haut-Richelieu | ||||
| Pôle culturel de Chambly |
Libraries in Richelieu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Adélard-Berger | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothéque Archambault-Trépanier | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Armand-Cardinal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Brossard Georgette-Lepage | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Brossard Georgette-Lepage | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Marieville | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Sainte-Julie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Georges-Brossard | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Georges-Dor | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque L'Acadie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Montarville-Boucher-De La Bruère | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Claude-Henri-Grignon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Beloeil | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Chambly | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale de Saint-Jean-Baptiste | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque municipale Georges-d'Or | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque municipale Georges-d'Or | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque municipale Georges-d'Or | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Simonne-Monet-Chartrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Raymond-Lévesque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Raymond-Lévesque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Roland-Leblanc | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Ryane-Provost | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Saint-Luc | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Serge-Bouchard | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace des Bâtisseurs | 0.0 | |||||
| Muriel-Anne-Brown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rougemont Bibliotheque | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Richelieu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boutiques Marcado | |||||
| Boutiques Marcado | |||||
| Boutiques Marcado | |||||
| Marché des Jardiniers | |||||
| marché public | |||||
| Marché public de Longueuil |
Cafes in Richelieu
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Richelieu
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Richelieu
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Richelieu
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Richelieu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Molson | ||||
| Brasseurs du moulin | ||||
| Broue Shop Brasserie Artisanale | ||||
| Cidrerie Petit et Fils | ||||
| Labatt | ||||
| Lagabière | ||||
| Les Trois Mousquetaires | ||||
| Les Trois Mousquetaires | ||||
| Resto Bar Brasserie L'Authentique Toi et Moi | ||||
| Terre à Boire |
Stadiums & Teams in Richelieu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Richelieu
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromont Montagne d'Expérience | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Mont Saint-Bruno | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bois Duvernay | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Montcalm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Richelieu
34 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 |
| St Jean Airport | YJN | Medium Airport |
| Bouthillier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Butler Island 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 |
| Joliette Airport | — | Small Airport |
| L'Assomption Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lourdes-de-Joliette Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / Aéroparc Île Perrot | — | Small Airport |
| Northern Lights Airport | — | 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 |
| Smith Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sorel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Dominique Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Esprit Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| St-Mathias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Michel-de-Napierville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| ULM Québec Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Vasile Field | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Richelieu
38 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Belladerma | ||
| Capilia | ||
| Centre d'ophtalmologie Rive-Sud | ||
| Centre d'ophtalmologie Rive-Sud | ||
| Centre médical Alexandre | ||
| Centre Medical Bethanie | ||
| Centre montérégien de réadaptation | ||
| Clinique Azur | ||
| Clinique Azur | ||
| Clinique Chiro Axion | ||
| Clinique de gastro-entérologie Pierre-Boucher | ||
| Clinique de gastro-entérologie Pierre-Boucher | ||
| Clinique dermatologique de Longueuil | ||
| Clinique dermatologique de Longueuil | ||
| Clinique familiale Pasteur | ||
| Clinique MD3 | ||
| Clinique MDM | ||
| Clinique Medicale | ||
| Clinique médicale Arnoncourt | ||
| Clinique médicale Arnoncourt | ||
| Clinique médicale P4P5 | ||
| Clinique médico-esthétique Peause | ||
| Clinique Motivation Minceur | ||
| Clinique Motivation Minceur | ||
| Clinique O | ||
| Clinique ORL-Azur | ||
| CLSC des Seigneuries de Boucherville | ||
| CLSC Samuel-de-Champlain | ||
| Équipe Nutrition | ||
| Fertilys | ||
| Gestion ParaMédical | ||
| Groupe Médical PAI | ||
| Lacroix Médecine privée | ||
| LASIK MD | ||
| Le Centre de Médecine & Chirurgie Esthétique | ||
| Le Centre de Médecine & Chirurgie Esthétique | ||
| Prenato | ||
| Résoscan CLM |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Richelieu
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Eglise Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Richelieu
What is the population of Richelieu?
Richelieu has a population of 5,742 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 480 people per square mile, spread across 12.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 50% male.
Is Richelieu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $77,500, 3% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $400,000 (42% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $880 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Richelieu safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Richelieu receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Richelieu?
Richelieu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.5 inches, with 68.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Richelieu?
Richelieu has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $966. There are 178 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 21.1% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Richelieu?
The median home value in Richelieu is $400,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $880. The homeownership rate is 61.5%.
How are the schools in Richelieu?
13.4% of adults in Richelieu hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.7% have completed high school. 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Richelieu?
The average commute in Richelieu is 27 minutes. 90% of workers drive alone to work, and 21.1% work from home.
What are the demographics of Richelieu?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Richelieu is 97.1% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino. 2.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 93.2% speak Spanish.