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Rigaud, QC

Quebec

Rigaud is a small city in Quebec with a population of 7,854. Residents earn $79,500 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
7,854 Population 205/sq mi density
$79,500 Median Income $48,960 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$775 Median Rent 15.2% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$79,500 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $775/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $79,500
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.6%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $775
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.1%
27% lower than US avg

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

People

Population7,854
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density205/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$79,500
Per Capita$48,960
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty9.1%
Commute33 min

Housing

A
Home Value$348,000
Rent$775
Ownership77.1%
Housing Units3,335
Rent Burden15.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+26.3%
Graduate+3.8%

Community

Commute33 min

Is Rigaud a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rigaud 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 above-average unemployment. Rigaud offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rigaud is $79,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rigaud is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x 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

12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Rigaud has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 263 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches, including 14.5 inches of snow.

Rigaud has a population of 7,854 with a density of 205 people per square mile, spread across 38.3 square miles. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.8% female and 50.2% male. The city is predominantly White (95.8%), with 1.5% Black, 1.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 20.2% of residents, while 70.3% speak Spanish.

Population

7,854
Total Population
2021 Census
205
People / sq mi
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
38.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Rigaud vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 20.2%
74% below US avg
Spanish 70.3%
425% above US avg
Other Languages 9.4%

Social Characteristics

Rigaud vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rigaud is $79,500, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,960 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $942, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 243 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 23.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Rigaud vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,500
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,960
Avg Weekly Wage$942

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.1%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)243

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.6 min
Drive Alone89.6%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home23.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Rigaud is $348,000, 23% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $775 (33% below the national average of $1,163). 77.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,335 total housing units in the city. 15.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$775
33% below US avg
Rent Burden15.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.1%
Owner-Occupied77.1%
Renter-Occupied22.9%
Housing Units3,335

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, Rigaud receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Rigaud 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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Rigaud has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area38.3 sq mi (99.2 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates45.4793°N, 74.3024°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

184 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 102 km
Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 118 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 148 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 58 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 8 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 41 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 56 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 55 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 94 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 54 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 72 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 86 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 28 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 116 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 24 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 74 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 69 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 45 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 83 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 2.5 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.0 in

Rigaud has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63% below the national average of 33.7%. 26.3% have completed high school. 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.6%
63% below US avg
High School+26.3%
Graduate Degree+3.8%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density205/sq mi
Total Area38.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.6 min
Drive Alone89.6%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home23.4%

Schools in Rigaud

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Bourget
École de l'Épervière
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Radio Stations near Rigaud

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHOD 92.1 & 91.9 "GO FM" Cornwall, ON AAC

Museums in Rigaud

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Greenwood Centre for Living History
Maison Félix-Leclerc
Manoir de Belle-Rivière
Moulin historique de Coteau-du-Lac
Musée Hudson
Musée Régional D'Argenteuil
Musée Yves-Abran
MUSO

Libraries in Rigaud

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Armand-Frappier0.0
Bibliothèque Armand-Frappier0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Lazare0.0
Bibliothèque Gaby-Farmer-Denis0.0
Bibliothèque Jules-Fournier0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Lachute0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Les Coteaux0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Rigaud0.0
Bibliothèque Myra-Cree0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Canut0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Polycarpe0.0
Brownsburg Bibliotheque0.0
Future Bibliothèque0.0
War Memorial Library Hudson Heights0.0

Farmers Markets in Rigaud

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Finnegan's Market
Marché champêtre de Coteau-du-Lac
Marché public de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield

Hotels in Rigaud

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge du Mont-Rigaud
Auberge Hudson Inn
Travelodge Wyndham Rigaud

Cafes in Rigaud

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Clinics in Rigaud

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre de Santé de Rigaud
CLSC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges

Dentists in Rigaud

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre dentaire Rigaud
Valérie Villeneuve Denturologiste

Gas Stations in Rigaud

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crevier
Crevier Express
Esso
Petro-Canada
Shell
Shell
Sonic

Banks in Rigaud

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins
National Bank

Breweries in Rigaud

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Sir John
Brasserie Wilsy
Microbrasserie Le Castor
Microbrasserie Maltéus
Wood Brothers Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Rigaud

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Rigaud

14 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Mont Rigaud 0.0 $0
Bois Duvernay 0.0 $0
Glissade 0.0 $0
Mont Habitant 0.0 $0
Sommet Saint-Sauveur 0.0 $0
Ski Morin Heights 0.0 $0
Sommet Olympia 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Gabriel 0.0 $0
Ski Chantecler 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Avalanche 0.0 $0
Belle Neige 0.0 $0
Vallée Bleue 0.0 $0
Ski Montcalm 0.0 $0
Mont Blanc 0.0 $0

Airports Near Rigaud

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Cornwall Regional AirportYCCMedium Airport
Massena International Airport Richards FieldMSSMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Alexandria AerodromeSmall Airport
Hawkesbury (East) AirportSmall Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm FieldSmall Airport
Hawkesbury AirportSmall Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza AirstripSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Lachute AirportSmall Airport
Lancaster AirparkSmall Airport
Long Sault AirstripSmall Airport
Malone Dufort AirportSmall Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) AirportSmall Airport
Maxville AirportSmall Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite AirportSmall Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île PerrotSmall Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare AirportSmall Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)Small Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie AerodromeSmall Airport
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
St-Michel-de-Napierville AirportSmall Airport
Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee AirportSmall Airport
Val Morin AirstripSmall Airport
Vasile FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Rigaud

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Treatment Centers in Rigaud

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de Réadaptation en Déficience Physique
Services Ambulatoires en Dépendance

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rigaud

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Madeleine
Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rigaud

What is the population of Rigaud?

Rigaud has a population of 7,854 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 205 people per square mile, spread across 38.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.8% female and 50.2% male.

Is Rigaud expensive to live in?

The median household income is $79,500, 6% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $348,000 (23% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Rigaud safe?

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

What is the weather like in Rigaud?

Rigaud has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches, with 14.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rigaud?

The unemployment rate in Rigaud is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $942. There are 243 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 23.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Rigaud?

The median home value in Rigaud is $348,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $775. The homeownership rate is 77.1%.

How are the schools in Rigaud?

12.6% of adults in Rigaud hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.3% have completed high school. 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Rigaud?

The average commute in Rigaud is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 89.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Rigaud?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Rigaud is 95.8% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 0.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% Asian. 20.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 70.3% speak Spanish.

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