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Val-Joli, QC

Quebec · Sherbrooke Metro

Val-Joli is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,671. Residents earn $80,000 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,671 Population 47/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $45,840 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$600 Median Rent 8.9% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $600/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $80,000
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $600
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.0%
27% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,671
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density47/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$45,840
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty9.0%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$600
Ownership87.8%
Housing Units695
Rent Burden8.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation702 ft (214 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+19.3%
Graduate+2.6%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Val-Joli a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Val-Joli receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Val-Joli offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Val-Joli is $80,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Val-Joli is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $600 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x 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

6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Val-Joli has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 255 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches, including 15.2 inches of snow.

Val-Joli has a population of 1,671 with a density of 47 people per square mile, spread across 35.4 square miles. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.1% female and 53.9% male. The city is predominantly White (99.4%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 3% of residents, while 95.8% speak Spanish.

Population

1,671
Total Population
47
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
35.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Val-Joli vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 3.0%
96% below US avg
Spanish 95.8%
615% above US avg
Other Languages 1.2%

Social Characteristics

Val-Joli vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Val-Joli is $80,000, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,840 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $882, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 52 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 15.7% of workers work from home.

Income: Val-Joli vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,000
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,840
Avg Weekly Wage$882

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.0 min
Drive Alone87.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Val-Joli is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $600 (48% below the national average of $1,163). 87.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 695 total housing units in the city. 8.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$600
48% below US avg
Rent Burden8.9%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.8%
Owner-Occupied87.8%
Renter-Occupied13.0%
Housing Units695

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, Val-Joli receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Val-Joli 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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Val-Joli has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 702 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Area35.4 sq mi (91.7 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates45.5955°N, 71.9619°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 15.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 141 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 103 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 127 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 146 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 128 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 79 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 104 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 51 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 137 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 105 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 124 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 148 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 94 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 35 km
Mar 29, 2020 3 km W of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.0 125 km
May 11, 2006 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada M3.0 92 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km SSW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M2.9 137 km
Nov 9, 2009 southern Quebec, Canada M2.9 35 km
Nov 8, 1997 2 km SW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M2.9 139 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.5 in

Val-Joli has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 12°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.3").

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6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 82% below the national average of 33.7%. 19.3% have completed high school. 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 87.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.0%
82% below US avg
High School+19.3%
Graduate Degree+2.6%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density47/sq mi
Total Area35.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.0 min
Drive Alone87.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.7%

Radio Stations near Val-Joli

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFDA "Plaisir101.9" Victoriaville, QC adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
CFLX - La radio communautaire de l'estrie — MP3 128 kbps
CKOY "107.7 FM Estrie" Sherbrooke, QC news, talk MP3
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Estrie) Sherbrooke, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Estrie) Sherbrooke, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Val-Joli

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Interpretation de l'Ardoise
Miellerie Lune de Miel
Musée Autos Anciennes
Musée de la nature et des sciences
Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke
Société d'histoire de Sherbrooke
Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre

Libraries in Val-Joli

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anarchist library0.0
Bibliothèque Bertrand-Delisle0.0
Bibliothèque de droit0.0
Bibliothèque de Stoke0.0
Bibliothèque Éva-Sénécal0.0
Bibliothèque Irène-Duclos0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque publique d'Asbestos0.0
Bibliothèque Roger-Maltais0.0
Lennoxville Library0.0
Société de Généalogie des Cantons de l'Est0.0

Farmers Markets in Val-Joli

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Galerie Quatre Saisons
Marché champêtre de Melbourne
Marché de la Gare

Breweries in Val-Joli

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Le Lion d'Or
La Confrérie Artisans Brasseurs

Stadiums & Teams in Val-Joli

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Val-Joli

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Owl's Head 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Les Sentiers d'à Côté 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Bromont Montagne d'Expérience 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Orford 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Val-Joli

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sherbrooke AirportYSCMedium Airport
Crossroad Airport—Small Airport
Douglas Field—Small Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Gifford Field—Small Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)—Small Airport
Mansonville Airport—Small Airport
Northeast Kingdom International AirportEFKSmall Airport
Saint-Ferdinand Airport—Small Airport
Thetford Mines Airport—Small Airport
Valcourt Airport—Small Airport
Victoriaville Airport—Small Airport
Weller Airport—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Val-Joli

What is the population of Val-Joli?

Val-Joli has a population of 1,671 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 35.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.1% female and 53.9% male.

Is Val-Joli expensive to live in?

The median household income is $80,000, 6% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $600 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Val-Joli safe?

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

What is the weather like in Val-Joli?

Val-Joli has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches, with 15.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Val-Joli?

The job market in Val-Joli is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $882. There are 52 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 15.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Val-Joli?

The median home value in Val-Joli is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $600. The homeownership rate is 87.8%.

How are the schools in Val-Joli?

6.0% of adults in Val-Joli hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.3% have completed high school. 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Val-Joli?

The average commute in Val-Joli is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 87.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Val-Joli?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Val-Joli is 99.4% White. 3% of residents speak only English at home, while 95.8% speak Spanish.

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