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Rivière-Beaudette, QC

Quebec

Rivière-Beaudette is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,489. Residents earn $88,000 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,489 Population 349/sq mi density
$88,000 Median Income $50,080 per capita
$376,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 10.7% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$88,000 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$376,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $88,000
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $376,000
33% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.5%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.1%
27% lower than US avg

How Rivière-Beaudette Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,489
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density349/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$88,000
Per Capita$50,080
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty9.1%
Commute31 min

Housing

A
Home Value$376,000
Rent$850
Ownership89.5%
Housing Units995
Rent Burden10.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain39.7 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+21.9%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Rivière-Beaudette a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rivière-Beaudette receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. Rivière-Beaudette offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rivière-Beaudette is $88,000, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rivière-Beaudette is $376,000, 33% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x 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

7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Rivière-Beaudette has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches, including 10.6 inches of snow.

Rivière-Beaudette has a population of 2,489 with a density of 349 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48% female and 52% male. The city is predominantly White (98.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 7.8% of residents, while 87.6% speak Spanish.

Population

2,489
Total Population
349
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
7.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Rivière-Beaudette vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 7.8%
90% below US avg
Spanish 87.6%
553% above US avg
Other Languages 4.6%

Social Characteristics

Rivière-Beaudette vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rivière-Beaudette is $88,000, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,080 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $963, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (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 77 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 12.3% of workers work from home.

Income: Rivière-Beaudette vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,000
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,080
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.1%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)77

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.1 min
Drive Alone96.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Rivière-Beaudette is $376,000, 33% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 89.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 995 total housing units in the city. 10.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$376,000
33% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden10.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.5%
Owner-Occupied89.5%
Renter-Occupied10.6%
Housing Units995

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, Rivière-Beaudette receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Rivière-Beaudette 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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Rivière-Beaudette has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.5 km²)
Population Density349/sq mi
Coordinates45.2334°N, 74.3326°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

171 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 M5.4 115 km
Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 95 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 85 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 30 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 69 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 83 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 64 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 72 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 117 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 81 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 101 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 17 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 138 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 46 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 81 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 34 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 143 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 66 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 108 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 95 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 33 115 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 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.0 in

Rivière-Beaudette has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 13°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 78% below the national average of 33.7%. 21.9% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 96.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.5%
78% below US avg
High School+21.9%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density349/sq mi
Total Area7.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.1 min
Drive Alone96.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.3%

Radio Stations near Rivière-Beaudette

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Rivière-Beaudette

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'interprétation du site archéologique Droulers-Tsiionhiakwhata
Greenwood Centre for Living History
Moulin historique de Coteau-du-Lac
Musée Hudson
Musée Yves-Abran
MUSO

Libraries in Rivière-Beaudette

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Armand-Frappier0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Lazare0.0
Bibliothèque Jules-Fournier0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Les Coteaux0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Rigaud0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Lucie-Benoit0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Maxime-Raymond0.0
Bibliothèque Myra-Cree0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Polycarpe0.0
Dalkeith Library0.0
SDG Library - Lancaster Branch0.0
SDG Library - Williamstown Branch0.0
The Little Green Library0.0
War Memorial Library Hudson Heights0.0

Farmers Markets in Rivière-Beaudette

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

Cafes in Rivière-Beaudette

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Gas Stations in Rivière-Beaudette

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #438692457
Canadian Tire
Esso
Petro-Canada
Petroplus
Shell

Golf Courses in Rivière-Beaudette

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf Rivière Beaudette

Breweries in Rivière-Beaudette

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Microbrasserie Maltéus
Wood Brothers Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Rivière-Beaudette

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Rivière-Beaudette

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sugarbush 87.0 16 1,240 $83 November - April — Yes
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 — — —

Airports Near Rivière-Beaudette

27 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
Adirondack Airpark Estates Airport—Small Airport
Alexandria Aerodrome—Small Airport
Hawkesbury (East) Airport—Small Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm Field—Small Airport
Hawkesbury Airport—Small Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza Airstrip—Small Airport
High Banks Farm Landing Area Airport—Small Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport—Small Airport
Lachute Airport—Small Airport
Lancaster Airpark—Small Airport
Long Sault Airstrip—Small Airport
Malone Dufort Airport—Small Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) Airport—Small Airport
Maxville Airport—Small Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île Perrot—Small Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare Airport—Small Airport
Morrisburg Airport—Small Airport
Potsdam Municipal Airport Damon Field—Small Airport
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Aerodrome—Small Airport
St-Esprit Aerodrome—Small Airport
St-Jérôme Airport—Small Airport
St. André-Avellin Aerodrome—Small Airport
Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rivière-Beaudette

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Sainte-Claire d'Assise

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rivière-Beaudette

What is the population of Rivière-Beaudette?

Rivière-Beaudette has a population of 2,489 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 349 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.4 years. The population is 48% female and 52% male.

Is Rivière-Beaudette expensive to live in?

The median household income is $88,000, 17% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $376,000 (33% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Rivière-Beaudette safe?

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

What is the weather like in Rivière-Beaudette?

Rivière-Beaudette has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rivière-Beaudette?

Rivière-Beaudette has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $963. There are 77 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 12.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Rivière-Beaudette?

The median home value in Rivière-Beaudette is $376,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $850. The homeownership rate is 89.5%.

How are the schools in Rivière-Beaudette?

7.5% of adults in Rivière-Beaudette hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.9% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Rivière-Beaudette?

The average commute in Rivière-Beaudette is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 96.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 12.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Rivière-Beaudette?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Rivière-Beaudette is 98.2% White, 0.6% Asian. 7.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 87.6% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Saint-Zotique, QC 9,618 pop · 4.2 mi Saint-Polycarpe, QC 2,372 pop · 4.9 mi Les Coteaux, QC 5,643 pop · 6.0 mi Saint-Anicet, QC 2,754 pop · 6.7 mi Sainte-Barbe, QC 1,609 pop · 8.2 mi Coteau-du-Lac, QC 7,473 pop · 8.6 mi Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC 42,787 pop · 9.8 mi Saint-Clet, QC 1,700 pop · 9.8 mi Saint-Stanislas-de-Kostka, QC 1,852 pop · 10.5 mi South Glengarry, ON 13,330 pop · 11.2 mi Godmanchester, QC 1,403 pop · 11.6 mi Sainte-Marthe, QC 1,014 pop · 12.0 mi Huntingdon, QC 2,556 pop · 13.2 mi Les Cèdres, QC 7,184 pop · 14.3 mi
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