Varennes, QC

Quebec

Varennes is a small city in Quebec with a population of 21,198. Residents earn $103,000 per year, which is 37% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
21,198 Population 579/sq mi density
$103,000 Median Income $59,550 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$880 Median Rent 8.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 232 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$103,000 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $880/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $103,000
37% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.2%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent $880
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

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

People

Population21,198
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density579/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,000
Per Capita$59,550
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty4.5%
Commute26 min

Housing

A
Home Value$400,000
Rent$880
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units8,410
Rent Burden8.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQIN/A
Rain51.7 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation56 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+21.5%
Graduate+4.5%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Varennes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Varennes receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Varennes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Varennes is $103,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 37% above $75,149. This places Varennes among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Varennes is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Varennes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches, including 75.2 inches of snow.

Varennes has a population of 21,198 with a density of 579 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 1.5% Black.

Population

21,198
Total Population
2021 Census
579
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
36.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Varennes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only1.5%
98% below US avg
Spanish94.2%
603% above US avg
Other Languages4.3%

Social Characteristics

Varennes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Varennes is $103,000, which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Varennes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$103,000
37% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,550

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Drive Alone87.1%
Public Transit3.7%
Work from Home28.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Varennes is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $880 (24% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$880
24% below US avg
Rent Burden8.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.2%
Renter-Occupied20.9%
Housing Units8,410

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Varennes vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Varennes vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Varennes has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.7 inches. The area enjoys 232 sunny days per year.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.7 inches
36% above US avg
Snowfall75.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area36.6 sq mi (94.8 km²)
Population Density579/sq mi
Coordinates45.6834°N, 73.4325°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.2%
52% below US avg
High School+21.5%
Graduate Degree+4.5%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density579/sq mi
Total Area36.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Drive Alone87.1%
Public Transit3.7%
Work from Home28.4%

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