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Shannon, QC

Quebec

Shannon is a small city in Quebec with a population of 6,432. Residents earn $114,000 per year, which is 52% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
6,432 Population 262/sq mi density
$114,000 Median Income $57,000 per capita
$380,000 Home Value
$830 Median Rent 6.4% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 224 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$114,000 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$380,000 home value, $830/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $114,000
52% higher than US avg
Home Value $380,000
35% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.7%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $830
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

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

People

Population6,432
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,000
Per Capita$57,000
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty2.5%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$380,000
Rent$830
Ownership73.4%
Housing Units2,330
Rent Burden6.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain60.7 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation551 ft (168 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+27.9%
Graduate+4.3%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Shannon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shannon receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Shannon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shannon is $114,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 52% above $75,149. This places Shannon among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shannon is $380,000, 35% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x 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

11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Shannon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.7 inches, including 99.4 inches of snow.

Shannon has a population of 6,432 with a density of 262 people per square mile, spread across 24.5 square miles. The median age is 32.4 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.1% female and 53% male. The city is predominantly White (97.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 5.4% of residents, while 90.3% speak Spanish.

Population

6,432
Total Population
2021 Census
262
People / sq mi
32.4yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
24.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Shannon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 5.4%
93% below US avg
Spanish 90.3%
574% above US avg
Other Languages 4.3%

Social Characteristics

Shannon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shannon is $114,000, which is 52% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,096, 23% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 199 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 27.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Shannon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$114,000
52% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,000
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)199

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Drive Alone89.8%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home27.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Shannon is $380,000, 35% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $830 (29% below the national average of $1,163). 73.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,330 total housing units in the city. 6.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$380,000
35% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$830
29% below US avg
Rent Burden6.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.4%
Owner-Occupied73.4%
Renter-Occupied26.8%
Housing Units2,330

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, Shannon receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Shannon 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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Shannon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 99.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Area24.5 sq mi (63.5 km²)
Population Density262/sq mi
Coordinates46.8803°N, 71.5146°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.7"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 99.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.63"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 12 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 150 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 149 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 111 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 78 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 141 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 127 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 133 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 91 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 108 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 80 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 117 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 112 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 91 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 43 km
Dec 1, 1993 15 km SSE of La Malbaie, Canada M3.5 132 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 66 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 67 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 118 km
Jan 3, 2008 15 km ESE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.4 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 3.8 in
February 11°F (-12°C) 3.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 3.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 4.8 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 4.5 in

Shannon has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (3.2").

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11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65% below the national average of 33.7%. 27.9% have completed high school. 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.7%
65% below US avg
High School+27.9%
Graduate Degree+4.3%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density262/sq mi
Total Area24.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Drive Alone89.8%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home27.1%

Schools in Shannon

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Dollard-des-Ormeaux (18)
École du Val-Joli
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Radio Stations near Shannon

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (320K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 320 kbps
FM93 Québec family MP3
Labgate P.YG. Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Québec City, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première Quebec City, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Choi Radio X 98,1 talk MP3 64 kbps
CBC Radio One - Quebec City, QC (MP3) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJMD 96.9 Levis, QC hip hop, radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (128K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 128 kbps
CKIA 88.3 "Radio Urbaine" Quebec City, QC radio communautaire MP3 192 kbps
CHOC-FM 88.7 Saint-Raymond de Portneuf, QC classic hits MP3 192 kbps
ckrl radio ckrl MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Shannon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'interprétation historique de Ste-Foy
Centre national de conservation et d'études des collections
Expo-Théâtre de la Visitation
Musée Huron-Wendat
Village Huron Site Traditionnel
Visitation Patrimonial Site

Libraries in Shannon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anne-Marie Filteau0.0
Archives nationales à Québec0.0
Archives nationales à Québec0.0
Bibliothèque Alain-Grandbois0.0
Bibliothèque Albert-Rousseau0.0
Bibliothèque Anne-Hébert0.0
Bibliothèque Auguste-Honoré-Gosselin0.0
Bibliothèque Bon-Pasteur0.0
Bibliothèque Champigny0.0
Bibliothèque Chrystine-Brouillet0.0
Bibliothèque de Neufchâtel0.0
Bibliothèque du Jardin0.0
Bibliothèque Félix-Leclerc0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Baptiste-Duberger0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Baptiste-Duberger0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Gosselin0.0
Bibliothèque Lebourgneuf0.0
Bibliothèque Lebourgneuf0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Victorin0.0
Bibliothèque Monique-Corriveau0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Paul-Aimé-Paiement0.0
Bibliothèque Père-Jean-Marc-Boulé0.0
Bibliothèque Roger-Lemelin0.0
Bibliothèque Romain-Langlois0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-André0.0
Bibliothèque scientifique0.0
Lac-Beauport Library0.0
Pavillon Jean-Charles-Bonenfant0.0
shannon municipal library0.0

Farmers Markets in Shannon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché public de Sainte-Foy

Cafes in Shannon

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brulerie Jacques Cartier
Tim Hortons

Monuments in Shannon

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au revoir
V GBMC

Dentists in Shannon

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre dentaire (168)
Clinique dentaire Bergeron et veilleux

Gas Stations in Shannon

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #404798863
Couche-Tard
EKO
EKO
Esso
Station essence (261)
Ultramar

Banks in Shannon

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Shopping Malls in Shannon

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canex (19)
Place Shannon

Breweries in Shannon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie 46° Nord
La Boite A Malt

Stadiums & Teams in Shannon

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Shannon

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Club ski Beauce 0.0 $0
Centre de Ski Le Relais 0.0 $0
A venir 0.0 $0
Station de ski du Mont Stoneham 0.0 $0
Mont-Sainte-Anne 0.0 $0

Airports Near Shannon

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Paquet AirportSmall Airport
Pintendre AirportSmall Airport
Québec / Neuville AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome AirportSmall Airport
St-Anselme AirportSmall Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) AirportSmall Airport
St-Frédéric AirportSmall Airport
St-Lambert-De-Lauzon AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Shannon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dépanneur EKO

Treatment Centers in Shannon

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique Saint-Louis
CLSC de Sainte-Foy-Sillery
GMF-U Laurier
Institut Laser Visuel
LASIK MD
Maison PITCA
Passport Health Clinique Santé-Voyage Ville de Québec

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shannon

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Ste-Jeanne d'Arc (76)
Saint Patrick's Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shannon

What is the population of Shannon?

Shannon has a population of 6,432 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 262 people per square mile, spread across 24.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.4 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.1% female and 53% male.

Is Shannon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $114,000, 52% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $380,000 (35% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Shannon safe?

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

What is the weather like in Shannon?

Shannon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.7 inches, with 99.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Shannon?

Shannon has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,096. There are 199 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 27.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Shannon?

The median home value in Shannon is $380,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $830. The homeownership rate is 73.4%.

How are the schools in Shannon?

11.7% of adults in Shannon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.9% have completed high school. 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Shannon?

The average commute in Shannon is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 89.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 27.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Shannon?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Shannon is 97.7% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian. 5.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 90.3% speak Spanish.

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