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Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton, QC

Quebec · Sherbrooke Metro

Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton is a small town in Quebec with a population of 546. Residents earn $74,000 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
546 Population 14/sq mi density
$74,000 Median Income $41,600 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $74,000
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.9%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.1%
14% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.8%
13% lower than US avg

How Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population546
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$41,600
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty10.8%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$647
Ownership93.0%
Housing Units215
Rent Burden13.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain44.4 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+25.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton is $74,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

4.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 255 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches, including 15.7 inches of snow.

Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton has a population of 546 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 39.3 square miles. The median age is 35.6 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45% female and 55.1% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1.8% of residents, while 92.7% speak Spanish.

Population

546
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
35.6yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
39.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.1%
Female 45%

Race & Ethnicity

Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.8%
98% below US avg
Spanish 92.7%
592% above US avg
Other Languages 5.5%

Social Characteristics

Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton is $74,000, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,600. The average weekly wage is $800, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 17 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 34.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton vs U.S.

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Income

Median HH Income$74,000
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,600
Avg Weekly Wage$800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.8%
13% below US avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.2 min
Drive Alone78.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home34.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 93.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 215 total housing units in the city. 13.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden13.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership93.0%
Owner-Occupied93.0%
Renter-Occupied9.3%
Housing Units215

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, Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton 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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Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 15.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.6°F
25% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Area39.3 sq mi (101.8 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates45.2048°N, 71.6811°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 15.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2024.

Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 138 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 125 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 117 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 104 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 142 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 121 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 144 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 100 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 127 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 97 km
May 11, 2006 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada M3.0 140 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 67 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 138 km
Nov 9, 2009 southern Quebec, Canada M2.9 70 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 99 km
Mar 24, 2007 7 km W of Sainte-Catherine, Canada M2.8 145 km
Apr 5, 2010 11 km WSW of Nicolet, Canada M2.8 136 km
Apr 21, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M2.7 67 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km W of Valcourt, Canada M2.7 68 km
Aug 9, 2021 12 km E of Bécancour, Canada M2.7 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 2.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.6 in

Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 12°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.5").

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4.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 86% below the national average of 33.7%. 25.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 78.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.9%
86% below US avg
High School+25.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area39.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.2 min
Drive Alone78.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home34.8%

Radio Stations near Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFLX - La radio communautaire de l'estrie — 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 Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
L'Epopée De Capelton - Entrée de la Mine (visite sous terre)
Lieu historique national Louis-S. St-Laurent
Musée Beaulne
Musée de la nature et des sciences
Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke
Musée Eaton Corner
Société d'histoire de Sherbrooke
Station piscicole de Baldwin
Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre

Libraries in Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ALICE M. WARD MEMORIAL27 PARK ST.0.09,308
DENNIS JOOS MEMORIAL LIBRARY888 WASHINGTON STREET0.0324
Anarchist library0.0
Bibliothèque Éva-Sénécal0.0
Bibliotheque Françoise-Maurice de Coaticook0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Waterville0.0
Bibliothèque Roger-Maltais0.0
Lennoxville Library0.0
Société de Généalogie des Cantons de l'Est0.0

Farmers Markets in Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Galerie Quatre Saisons
Marché de la Gare

Monuments in Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wilfrid Morache

Breweries in Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Le Lion d'Or
Microbrasserie de Coaticook

Stadiums & Teams in Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Owl's Head 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Sentiers d'à Côté 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Eldorado - Secteur St-Paul 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Eldorado - Secteur 10e Rang 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Orford 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sherbrooke AirportYSCMedium Airport
Berlin Regional AirportBMLSmall Airport
Caledonia County AirportLLXSmall Airport
Crossroad Airport—Small Airport
Douglas Field—Small Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Errol AirportERRSmall Airport
Gifford Field—Small Airport
John H Boylan State (Island Pond) Airport—Small Airport
Lambton Airport—Small Airport
Mansonville Airport—Small Airport
Northeast Kingdom International AirportEFKSmall Airport
Valcourt Airport—Small Airport
Weller Airport—Small Airport
West Burke Aerodrome—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton

What is the population of Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton?

Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton has a population of 546 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 39.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 45% female and 55.1% male.

Is Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $74,000, 2% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton?

Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.4 inches, with 15.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton?

Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $800. There are 17 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 34.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton?

The median home value in Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 93.0%.

How are the schools in Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton?

4.9% of adults in Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton?

The average commute in Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 78.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 34.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton is 100% White. 1.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 92.7% speak Spanish.

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