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Sutton, QC

Quebec

Sutton is a small town in Quebec with a population of 4,548. Residents earn $66,500 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,548 Population 48/sq mi density
$66,500 Median Income $56,000 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 15.9% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 244 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$66,500 median income, 6.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $66,500
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $448,000
59% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.8%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.6%
83% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.4%
24% higher than US avg

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

People

Population4,548
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,500
Per Capita$56,000
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty15.4%
Commute25 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$448,000
Rent$750
Ownership75.3%
Housing Units2,390
Rent Burden15.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain50.7 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation574 ft (175 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+21.4%
Graduate+11.5%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Sutton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sutton receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Sutton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sutton is $66,500, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sutton is $448,000, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sutton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches, including 18.8 inches of snow.

Sutton has a population of 4,548 with a density of 48 people per square mile, spread across 94.9 square miles. The median age is 60.4 years, 55% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.3% female and 48.7% male. The city is predominantly White (98.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 23.4% of residents, while 69% speak Spanish.

Population

4,548
Total Population
2021 Census
48
People / sq mi
60.4yrs
Median Age
55% above US avg
94.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Sutton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 23.4%
70% below US avg
Spanish 69.0%
415% above US avg
Other Languages 7.6%

Social Characteristics

Sutton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sutton is $66,500, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,077, 25% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 141 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 37.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sutton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,500
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$56,000
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.4%
24% above US avg
Establishments (County)141

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home37.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Sutton is $448,000, 59% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below the national average of $1,163). 75.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,390 total housing units in the city. 15.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$448,000
59% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden15.9%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.3%
Owner-Occupied75.3%
Renter-Occupied24.7%
Housing Units2,390

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, Sutton receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sutton 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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Sutton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.1°F
24% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Area94.9 sq mi (245.7 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates45.1001°N, 72.6158°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.7"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 18.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.12"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

68 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 108 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 147 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 89 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 119 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 143 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 106 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 110 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 70 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 106 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 101 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 125 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 100 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 109 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 146 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 100 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 107 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 144 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 95 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 62 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.5 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.5 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 4.2 in

Sutton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 13°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.0").

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20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38% below the national average of 33.7%. 21.4% have completed high school. 11.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. 85% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.8%
38% below US avg
High School+21.4%
Graduate Degree+11.5%
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density48/sq mi
Total Area94.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home37.4%

Schools in Sutton

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire de Sutton — — — —
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Radio Stations near Sutton

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIDI-FM 99.1 Knowlton, QC community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sutton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MONTGOMERY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8023264404$89,162
OPERA HOUSE AT ENOSBURG FALLS VTHISTORIC PRESERVATION123 DEPOT STREET8029336171$34,957
CHESTER A ARTHUR HOMEHISTORIC PRESERVATION8028283051
ENOSBURGH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
MISSISQUOI VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8029882397
RICHFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
Brome County Historical Society Museum
Le Musée du chocolat de la confiserie Bromont
Musée des communications et d'histoire de Sutton

Libraries in Sutton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ENOSBURG PUBLIC241 MAIN ST.0.023,400
ARVIN A. BROWN PUBLIC88 MAIN ST.0.08,372
WM. & LUCY RAND MEMORIAL160 RAILROAD ST.0.07,176
MONTGOMERY TOWN86 MOUNTAIN RD.0.06,916
HITCHCOCK MUSEUM & LIBRARY1252 RTE. 1000.02,807
Bibliothèque Commémorative Pettes0.0
Bibliothèque communautaire de Frelighsburg0.0
Bibliothèque municipale & scolaire de Sutton0.0
Bibliothèque Sutton0.0
Bromont Library0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sutton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Enosburgh Falls Farmers MarketMain St05/16/2015 to 10/31/2015Wed: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;
Jay Village Farmers' Market 1077 Route 24205/24/2014 to 09/27/2014Sat: 9:30 AM-2:30 PM;
MONTGOMERY FARMERS MARKET2044 N Main Street05/27/2017 to 09/02/2017Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
North Troy Farmers MarketTranquil Gardens Center
Richford Farmers' Market21 Main Street (in parking lot across from Main Street Grocery)06/21/2014 to 10/04/2014Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;Yes

Hotels in Sutton

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge les Rochers Bleus
Auberge Sutton Brouërie
Hébergement ~ Auberge des Appalaches
Hotel Horizon
Le Domaine Tomali-Maniatyn
Le Pleasant Hôtel & Café

Cafes in Sutton

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Tintoretto
Mollies
Mont Lunch Box
Yamabiko Coffee

Theatres in Sutton

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Church of the Good Shepherd

Gas Stations in Sutton

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Golf Courses in Sutton

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de golf Les Rochers Bleus
Golf Sutton

Breweries in Sutton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
À L'Abordage Microbrasserie

Stadiums & Teams in Sutton

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sutton

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Stowe 70.0 13 1,116 $106 November - April Yes Yes
Owl's Head 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bromont Montagne d'Expérience 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Orford 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Sutton

47 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International AirportBTVMedium Airport
St Jean AirportYJNMedium Airport
Allenholm Airport—Small Airport
Bostwick Farm Airport—Small Airport
Bouthillier Airport—Small Airport
Butler Island Airport—Small Airport
Caledonia County AirportLLXSmall Airport
Catamount Airfield—Small Airport
Crossroad Airport—Small Airport
Davis Private Airport—Small Airport
Douglas Field—Small Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Farnham Airport—Small Airport
Franklin County State Airport—Small Airport
Frogs End Airport—Small Airport
Grant Airport—Small Airport
Greenwoods Airfield—Small Airport
Hawk's Nest Airport—Small Airport
Lightning Bolt Field Airport—Small Airport
Mansonville Airport—Small Airport
Meadow STOLport—Small Airport
Morrisville-Stowe State AirportMVLSmall Airport
Mountain View Farm Airport—Small Airport
Muddy Paw Airport—Small Airport
Northeast Kingdom International AirportEFKSmall Airport
Northern Lights Airport—Small Airport
Perras Field—Small Airport
Richelieu Airport—Small Airport
Richelieu/Messier Airport—Small Airport
Rougemont Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Savage Island Airport—Small Airport
Shaw Meadow Airport—Small Airport
Shelburne Airport—Small Airport
Shelburne Farms Airport—Small Airport
Sky Acres Airport—Small Airport
Smith Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathias Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport—Small Airport
Taylor Airport—Small Airport
Two Tails Airport—Small Airport
Valcourt Airport—Small Airport
Villeneuve Field—Small Airport
Weller Airport—Small Airport
West Burke Aerodrome—Small Airport

Post Offices in Sutton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Sutton

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sutton

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église St-André de Sutton

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sutton

What is the population of Sutton?

Sutton has a population of 4,548 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 94.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 60.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

Is Sutton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $66,500, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $448,000 (59% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Sutton safe?

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

What is the weather like in Sutton?

Sutton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.7 inches, with 18.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sutton?

The unemployment rate in Sutton is 6.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,077. There are 141 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 37.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sutton?

The median home value in Sutton is $448,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $750. The homeownership rate is 75.3%.

How are the schools in Sutton?

20.8% of adults in Sutton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.4% have completed high school. 11.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sutton?

The average commute in Sutton is 25 minutes. 85% of workers drive alone to work, 1.1% use public transit, and 37.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sutton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sutton is 98.2% White. 23.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 69% speak Spanish.

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