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Shefford, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
7,253 Population 159/sq mi density
$96,000 Median Income $55,700 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$810 Median Rent 7.8% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 245 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$96,000 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $810/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Shefford, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,000
28% above
$55,700 per capita
Home Value
$348,000
23% above
Median Rent
$810/mo
30% below
7.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
56% below
20.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
6.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
245 sunny days/yr

How Shefford Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Shefford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
128%
Home Value
123%
Rent
70%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shefford a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shefford residents earn a median household income of $96,000 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,700. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 225 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shefford is $348,000 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $810/month, with 7.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

15.0% of adults in Shefford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 20.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Shefford has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,253
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density159/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,000
Per Capita$55,700
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty6.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071

Housing

A+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$810
Ownership92.3%
Housing Units2,910
Rent Burden7.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days245/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation420 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+20.9%
Graduate+6.8%

Community

Commute28 min

Did You Know?

33.4% work from home.