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Shawinigan, QC
Quebec
Shawinigan is a mid-size city in Quebec with a population of 49,620. Residents earn $53,600 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Shawinigan Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Shawinigan a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Shawinigan receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Shawinigan has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Shawinigan is $53,600, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Shawinigan is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $532 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x 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
8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.0% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Shawinigan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 259 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches, including 86.6 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Shawinigan vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shawinigan vs U.S. Average
Income: Shawinigan vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $53,600 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,760 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $745 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.5% |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,538 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $532 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 14.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 56.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.6% |
| Housing Units | 25,060 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Shawinigan 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 | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 281.9 sq mi (730.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5668°N, 72.7491°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.6 in |
Shawinigan has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.2% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 24.0% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 2.5% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 176/sq mi |
| Total Area | 281.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |
Schools in Shawinigan
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire des Explorateurs | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Saint-Joseph | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Laflèche | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Saint-Jacques | — | — | — | — |
| École des Bâtisseurs | — | — | — | — |
| École Saint-Joseph | — | — | — | — |
| École Antoine-Hallé | — | — | — | — |
| École Saint-Charles-Garnier | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire de Sainte-Flore | — | — | — | — |
| Séminaire Ste-Marie | — | — | — | — |
| École Immaculée-Conception | — | — | — | — |
| École secondaire Val-Mauricie | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shawinigan
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKOB "FM 106.9 Mauricie" Trois-Rivieres, QC | news, talk | MP3 | |
| CKBN "Via 90.5" Saint-Gregoire, QC | radio communautaire | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CHOC 88.7 | classic hits, folk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Jazz Club Bandstand | big band, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Rythme 100,1 Mauricie | adult pop | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Shawinigan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boréalis | ||||
| Garage de la Culture | ||||
| La forge haute - forneau neuf | ||||
| La Grande maison | ||||
| Maison Rocheleau | ||||
| Manoir Boucher-De Niverville | ||||
| Musée de la Biodiversité du Québec | ||||
| Musée des Filles de Jésus | ||||
| Musée des Ursulines de Trois-Rivieres | ||||
| Musée militaire de Trois-Rivières 12E Régiment blindé du Canada | ||||
| Musée Pop | ||||
| Vieille prison de Trois-Rivières | ||||
| Village du Bucheron |
Libraries in Shawinigan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Aline-Piché | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Bruno-Sigmen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'UQTR | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque De La Franciade | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Source | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Etienne-des-Grès | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Denise-L.-Noël | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Fabien-LaRochelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Gatien-Lapointe | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Hélène-B.-Beauséjour | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Maurice-Loranger | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Saint-Jean-des-Piles | 0.0 | |||||
| La grande bibliothèque du Duché | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shawinigan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché aux puces de Trois-Rivières | |||||
| Marché Général | |||||
| Marché La Providence | |||||
| Marché public de Shawinigan |
Hotels in Shawinigan
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shawinigan
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Shawinigan
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Shawinigan
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Shawinigan
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shawinigan
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shawinigan
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Shawinigan
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shawinigan
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shawinigan
20 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shawinigan
13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Shawinigan
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Shawinigan
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shawinigan
4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Shawinigan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Forge du Malt - Microbrasserie |
Stadiums & Teams in Shawinigan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Shawinigan
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Trois-Rivières Airport | YRQ | Medium Airport |
| Drummondville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| L'Assomption Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lac à la Perchaude Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lac-à-la-Tortue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Louiseville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lourdes-de-Joliette Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sorel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St-Louis-de-France Airport | — | Small Airport |
| ULM Québec Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shawinigan
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Postes Canada | |
| Postes Canada - Bureau de Shawinigan |
Treatment Centers in Shawinigan
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centre de réadaptation en déficience physique Jacques-de-Labadie - CIUSSS MCQ | ||
| Centre De Readaptation Intrvl |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shawinigan
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église de l'Assomption | |
| Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Présentation | |
| Église Saint-Charles Garnier | |
| Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Église Saint-Paul | |
| Église St-Pierre | |
| Paroisse de Sainte-Flore | |
| Société Saint-Vincent-de-Paul |
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What is the population of Shawinigan?
Shawinigan has a population of 49,620 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 176 people per square mile, spread across 281.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.
Is Shawinigan expensive to live in?
The median household income is $53,600, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $532 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Shawinigan safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Shawinigan receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Shawinigan?
Shawinigan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches, with 86.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shawinigan?
The unemployment rate in Shawinigan is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $745. There are 1,538 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 16.2% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Shawinigan?
The median home value in Shawinigan is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $532. The homeownership rate is 56.4%.
How are the schools in Shawinigan?
8.2% of adults in Shawinigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.0% have completed high school. 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Shawinigan?
The average commute in Shawinigan is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 86.5% of workers drive alone to work, 1.4% use public transit, and 16.2% work from home.
What are the demographics of Shawinigan?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Shawinigan is 97.8% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.5% Hispanic or Latino. 1.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 96.5% speak Spanish.