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Upton, QC

Quebec

Upton is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,046. Residents earn $70,500 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,046 Population 97/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $40,480 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$612 Median Rent 11.7% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $612/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $70,500
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.7%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $612
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.8%
21% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,046
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$40,480
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty9.8%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$612
Ownership77.6%
Housing Units870
Rent Burden11.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation210 ft (64 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+19.8%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Upton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Upton receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Upton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Upton is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Upton is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $612 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x 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

4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Upton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 257 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches, including 16.1 inches of snow.

Upton has a population of 2,046 with a density of 97 people per square mile, spread across 21.2 square miles. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.1% female and 50.9% male. The city is predominantly White (98.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.5% of residents, while 97.1% speak Spanish.

Population

2,046
Total Population
97
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
21.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Upton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.5%
99% below US avg
Spanish 97.1%
624% above US avg
Other Languages 2.4%

Social Characteristics

Upton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Upton is $70,500, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,480. The average weekly wage is $778, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 63 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 20.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Upton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,500
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,480
Avg Weekly Wage$778

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.8%
21% below US avg
Establishments (County)63

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Drive Alone88.7%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home20.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Upton is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $612 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 77.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 870 total housing units in the city. 11.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$612
47% below US avg
Rent Burden11.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.6%
Owner-Occupied77.6%
Renter-Occupied23.0%
Housing Units870

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, Upton receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Upton 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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Upton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 16.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area21.2 sq mi (54.8 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates45.6490°N, 72.6935°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 16.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 149 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 140 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 134 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 128 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 139 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 46 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 119 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 143 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 105 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 81 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 119 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 75 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 44 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 148 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 116 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 135 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 126 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 46 km
Feb 28, 2010 5 km NNW of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.4 137 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 2.7 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.0 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.6 in

Upton has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 12°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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4.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 86% below the national average of 33.7%. 19.8% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.7%
86% below US avg
High School+19.8%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density97/sq mi
Total Area21.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Drive Alone88.7%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home20.4%

Schools in Upton

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École de la Croisée
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Radio Stations near Upton

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIDI-FM 99.1 Knowlton, QC community radio MP3 128 kbps
Viva 105,3 Drummondville drummondville, francophone MP3 48 kbps

Museums in Upton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Le P’tit Monde Des Grands
Musée national de la photographie

Libraries in Upton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Anne-Marie-Doyon0.0
Bibliothèque Azarie-Couillard Després0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Acton Vale0.0
Bibliothèque St-Valerien0.0
Édifice Francine Ruest-Jutras0.0

Farmers Markets in Upton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Public de Drummodnville

Theatres in Upton

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Théâtre de la Dame de Coeur

Clinics in Upton

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Toxico-Gite

Gas Stations in Upton

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petro-T
Ultramar

Breweries in Upton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Microbrasserie Le BockAle

Stadiums & Teams in Upton

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Upton

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Owl's Head 0.0 $0
Bromont Montagne d'Expérience 0.0 $0
Mont Orford 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 $0

Airports Near Upton

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
St Jean AirportYJNMedium Airport
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Bouthillier AirportSmall Airport
Crossroad AirportSmall Airport
Douglas FieldSmall Airport
Drummondville AirportSmall Airport
Farnham AirportSmall Airport
Franklin County State AirportSmall Airport
Grant AirportSmall Airport
Greenwoods AirfieldSmall Airport
Louiseville AirportSmall Airport
Mansonville AirportSmall Airport
Richelieu AirportSmall Airport
Richelieu/Messier AirportSmall Airport
Rougemont AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe AerodromeSmall Airport
Sorel AirportSmall Airport
St-Dominique AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathias AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil AirportSmall Airport
ULM Québec AerodromeSmall Airport
Valcourt AirportSmall Airport
Weller AirportSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upton

What is the population of Upton?

Upton has a population of 2,046 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 21.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Upton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $70,500, 6% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $612 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Upton safe?

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

What is the weather like in Upton?

Upton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.5 inches, with 16.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Upton?

Upton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $778. There are 63 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 20.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Upton?

The median home value in Upton is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $612. The homeownership rate is 77.6%.

How are the schools in Upton?

4.7% of adults in Upton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.8% have completed high school. 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Upton?

The average commute in Upton is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.7% of workers drive alone to work, 1.1% use public transit, and 20.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Upton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Upton is 98.8% White. 0.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.1% speak Spanish.

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