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Valcourt, QC

Quebec · Sherbrooke Metro

Valcourt is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,029. Residents earn $72,000 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,029 Population 33/sq mi density
$72,000 Median Income $45,700 per capita
$210,000 Home Value
$536 Median Rent 5.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 252 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$72,000 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,000 home value, $536/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $72,000
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $210,000
26% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.5%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $536
54% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.2%
34% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,029
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female52% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$45,700
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty8.2%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$210,000
Rent$536
Ownership87.4%
Housing Units475
Rent Burden5.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation679 ft (207 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+26.8%
Graduate+5.0%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Valcourt a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Valcourt receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Valcourt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Valcourt is $72,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Valcourt is $210,000, 26% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $536 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Valcourt 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 252 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches, including 17.3 inches of snow.

Valcourt has a population of 1,029 with a density of 33 people per square mile, spread across 31.0 square miles. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.1% female and 52.4% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1.5% of residents, while 95.2% speak Spanish.

Population

1,029
Total Population
2021 Census
33
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
31.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Valcourt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.5%
98% below US avg
Spanish 95.2%
610% above US avg
Other Languages 3.4%

Social Characteristics

Valcourt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Valcourt is $72,000, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $879, 39% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 32 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 26.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Valcourt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,000
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,700
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.2%
34% below US avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.8 min
Drive Alone89.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Valcourt is $210,000, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $536 (54% below the national average of $1,163). 87.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 475 total housing units in the city. 5.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$210,000
26% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$536
54% below US avg
Rent Burden5.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.4%
Owner-Occupied87.4%
Renter-Occupied11.6%
Housing Units475

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, Valcourt receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Valcourt 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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Valcourt 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 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.6°F
25% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area31.0 sq mi (80.4 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates45.5001°N, 72.3158°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 17.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.00"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 79 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 143 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 139 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 108 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 127 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 69 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 99 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 140 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 133 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 124 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 53 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 141 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 122 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 138 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 76 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 100 km
Jun 1, 2002 3 km SW of Boisbriand, Canada M3.2 121 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 67 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 8 km
Mar 29, 2020 3 km W of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.0 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 3.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
September 56°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.8 in

Valcourt has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 12°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.6").

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4.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 87% below the national average of 33.7%. 26.8% have completed high school. 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.5%
87% below US avg
High School+26.8%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density33/sq mi
Total Area31.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.8 min
Drive Alone89.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.7%

Schools in Valcourt

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École secondaire de l'Odyssée — — — —
École de la Chanterelle — — — —
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Radio Stations near Valcourt

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFLX - La radio communautaire de l'estrie — MP3 128 kbps
CIDI-FM 99.1 Knowlton, QC community radio 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
Viva 105,3 Drummondville drummondville, francophone MP3 48 kbps

Museums in Valcourt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'arts visuels et Musée d'art naïf
Centre d'Interpretation de l'Ardoise
Maison Merry
Musée Autos Anciennes
Musée de l'ingéniosité J.Armand Bombardier

Libraries in Valcourt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblairie GGC0.0
Bibliothèque Danielle-Simard0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Acton Vale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Memphrémagog0.0
Bibliothèque Yvonne L Bombardier0.0

Farmers Markets in Valcourt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché champêtre de Melbourne

Clinics in Valcourt

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CLSC

Gas Stations in Valcourt

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crevier
Shell

Banks in Valcourt

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins
National Bank

Golf Courses in Valcourt

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf de Valcourt

Breweries in Valcourt

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Microbrasserie Des Cantons

Stadiums & Teams in Valcourt

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Valcourt

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 Valcourt

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Sherbrooke AirportYSCMedium Airport
Crossroad Airport—Small Airport
Douglas Field—Small Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Farnham Airport—Small Airport
John H Boylan State (Island Pond) Airport—Small Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)—Small Airport
Louiseville Airport—Small Airport
Mansonville Airport—Small Airport
Northeast Kingdom International AirportEFKSmall Airport
Rougemont Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Sorel Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
Valcourt Airport—Small Airport
Victoriaville Airport—Small Airport
Weller Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Valcourt

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Valcourt

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UFO Sightings
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Frequently Asked Questions About Valcourt

What is the population of Valcourt?

Valcourt has a population of 1,029 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 31.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.1% female and 52.4% male.

Is Valcourt expensive to live in?

The median household income is $72,000, 4% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $210,000 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $536 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Valcourt safe?

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

What is the weather like in Valcourt?

Valcourt 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 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches, with 17.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Valcourt?

Valcourt has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $879. There are 32 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 26.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Valcourt?

The median home value in Valcourt is $210,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $536. The homeownership rate is 87.4%.

How are the schools in Valcourt?

4.5% of adults in Valcourt hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.8% have completed high school. 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Valcourt?

The average commute in Valcourt is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 89.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 26.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Valcourt?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Valcourt is 100% White. 1.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 95.2% speak Spanish.

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