Val-David, QC

Quebec

Val-David is a small city in Quebec with a population of 5,558. Residents earn $63,200 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,558 Population 338/sq mi density
$63,200 Median Income $45,360 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 225 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$63,200 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $840/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,200
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.8%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.5%
219% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.2%
15% higher than US avg

How Val-David Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,558
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density338/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,200
Per Capita$45,360
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty14.2%
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$300,000
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,670
Rent Burden18.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
AQIN/A
Rain48.6 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation1,106 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+20.5%
Graduate+8.4%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Val-David a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Val-David receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Val-David offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Val-David is $63,200, 16% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.5%, unemployment is notably high. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Val-David is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Val-David has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches, including 93.7 inches of snow.

Val-David has a population of 5,558 with a density of 338 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%).

Population

5,558
Total Population
2021 Census
338
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
16.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Val-David vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only4.2%
95% below US avg
Spanish89.6%
568% above US avg
Other Languages6.2%

Social Characteristics

Val-David vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Val-David is $63,200, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Val-David vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,200
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,360

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.5%
219% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.2%
15% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.7 min
Drive Alone88.3%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home20.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Val-David is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg
Rent Burden18.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.3%
Renter-Occupied25.5%
Housing Units2,670

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Val-David vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Val-David vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Val-David has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.6 inches. The area enjoys 225 sunny days per year.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.6 inches
28% above US avg
Snowfall93.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,106 ft (337 m)
Area16.5 sq mi (42.7 km²)
Population Density338/sq mi
Coordinates46.0334°N, 74.2159°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.8%
53% below US avg
High School+20.5%
Graduate Degree+8.4%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density338/sq mi
Total Area16.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.7 min
Drive Alone88.3%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home20.7%

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