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Victoriaville, QC

Quebec

Victoriaville is a mid-size city in Quebec with a population of 47,760. Residents earn $61,200 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
47,760 Population 1,467/sq mi density
$61,200 Median Income $42,080 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$632 Median Rent 13.6% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 255 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$61,200 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $632/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $61,200
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.8%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $632
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.4%
22% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.5%
17% higher than US avg

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

People

Population47,760
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density1,467/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,200
Per Capita$42,080
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty14.5%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$632
Ownership59.2%
Housing Units21,865
Rent Burden13.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain56.5 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation430 ft (131 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+22.7%
Graduate+3.1%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Victoriaville a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Victoriaville is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Victoriaville is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $632 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x 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

9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Victoriaville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 255 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches, including 76.0 inches of snow.

Victoriaville has a population of 47,760 with a density of 1,467 people per square mile, spread across 32.6 square miles. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.7% female and 48.3% male. The city is predominantly White (96.1%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 1.1% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.7% of residents, while 95.6% speak Spanish.

Population

47,760
Total Population
2021 Census
1,467
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
32.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Victoriaville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.7%
99% below US avg
Spanish 95.6%
614% above US avg
Other Languages 3.7%

Social Characteristics

Victoriaville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Victoriaville is $61,200, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,080. The average weekly wage is $809, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,481 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 12.5% of workers work from home.

Income: Victoriaville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,200
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,080
Avg Weekly Wage$809

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,481

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.9 min
Drive Alone85.6%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home12.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Victoriaville is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $632 (46% below the national average of $1,163). 59.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 21,865 total housing units in the city. 13.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$632
46% below US avg
Rent Burden13.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership59.2%
Owner-Occupied59.2%
Renter-Occupied40.8%
Housing Units21,865

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, Victoriaville receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Victoriaville 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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Victoriaville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 76.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 430 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Area32.6 sq mi (84.3 km²)
Population Density1,467/sq mi
Coordinates46.0501°N, 71.9658°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 76.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 94 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 106 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 115 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 61 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 57 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 29 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 147 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 128 km
Jan 4, 2018 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada M3.4 132 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 113 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 117 km
Apr 24, 2010 11 km NNW of Château-Richer, Canada M3.3 131 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 124 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 124 km
Mar 6, 2010 1 km WNW of Beaupré, Canada M3.2 137 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 132 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 67 km
May 11, 2006 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada M3.0 61 km
May 22, 2017 4 km NW of Beaupré, Canada M3.0 138 km
May 31, 2007 35 km WNW of Sainte-Thècle, Canada M3.0 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 3.3 in
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
April 38°F (4°C) 2.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
June 62°F (16°C) 4.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.6 in

Victoriaville has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.6").

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9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 71% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.7% have completed high school. 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 85.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.8%
71% below US avg
High School+22.7%
Graduate Degree+3.1%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,467/sq mi
Total Area32.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.9 min
Drive Alone85.6%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home12.5%

Colleges & Universities in Victoriaville

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Cégep de Victoriaville

Schools in Victoriaville

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Saint-David
École Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys
École le Manège
École Pie-X
École Primaire Saint-Gabriel-Lalemant
École secondaire Le tandem
École J.-P.-H.-Massicotte
École la Ribambelle Wilfrid-Labbé
Collège Clarétain de Victoriaville
École Sainte-Famille
École Monseigneur-Milot
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Radio Stations near Victoriaville

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFDA "Plaisir101.9" Victoriaville, QC adult contemporary MP3 96 kbps
CKYQ "Hit Country 95.7 Centre-du-Quebec" Plessisville, QC country, francophone country MP3 96 kbps
CHOC 88.7 classic hits, folk MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Victoriaville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison recyclée des Artisans du rebut global
Musée d'outils anciens de St-Rémi
Musée Laurier

Libraries in Victoriaville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Alcide-Fleury0.0
Bibliothèque Charles-Edouard-Mailhot0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Samuel0.0
Bibliothèque de Warwick0.0
Bibliothèque Hélène-P.-Hébert0.0
Bibliothèque Municipalité St-Norbert0.0
Librairie de Plessisville0.0

Farmers Markets in Victoriaville

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Public des Bois-Francs

Hotels in Victoriaville

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Hélène
Hôtel Le Victorin
Quality Inn & Suites
Travelodge

Cafes in Victoriaville

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brûlerie Reno
La Farniente
Shad Café
Starbucks
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Victoriaville

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Galaxy Victoriaville
Cinéma Galaxy Victoriaville

Clinics in Victoriaville

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique médicale du grand boulevard

Dentists in Victoriaville

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guy Grondin Denturologiste

Veterinaries in Victoriaville

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire Notre-Dame

Gas Stations in Victoriaville

20 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canadian Tire
Couche-Tard
Esso
Harnois (Dépanneur Lafontaine)
Irving
Le Relais
Maxi
Miraco
Petro-Canada
Petro-T
Shell
Shell
Shell
Sonerco
Sonic
Sonic
Sonic
Super Sagamie - Petro Canada
Ultramar
Ultramar

Banks in Victoriaville

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BMO
CIBC
CIBC
Desjardins
Desjardins
Desjardins
Desjardins
National Bank
National Bank

Shopping Malls in Victoriaville

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La grande place des Bois-Francs
Le Centre de Victoriaville

Gyms in Victoriaville

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
Éconofitness
Maxi Forme
Top Cardio

Breweries in Victoriaville

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Jackalhop Microbrasserie
Microbrasserie L'Hermite

Airports Near Victoriaville

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Sherbrooke AirportYSCMedium Airport
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Drummondville AirportSmall Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)Small Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue AirportSmall Airport
Québec / Neuville AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Ferdinand AirportSmall Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) AirportSmall Airport
St-Louis-de-France AirportSmall Airport
Thetford Mines AirportSmall Airport
Valcourt AirportSmall Airport
Victoriaville AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Victoriaville

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postes Canada Victoriaville

Treatment Centers in Victoriaville

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre De Readaption Interval

Churches & Religious Organizations in Victoriaville

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Centre Chrétien des Bois-Francs
Église Baptiste Evangélique
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Église Saint-Gabriel Lalemant
Église Sainte-Famille
Église Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens
Église Ste-Victoire
Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah

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Frequently Asked Questions About Victoriaville

What is the population of Victoriaville?

Victoriaville has a population of 47,760 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 1,467 people per square mile, spread across 32.6 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 51.7% female and 48.3% male.

Is Victoriaville expensive to live in?

The median household income is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $632 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Victoriaville safe?

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

What is the weather like in Victoriaville?

Victoriaville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.5 inches, with 76.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Victoriaville?

Victoriaville has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $809. There are 1,481 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 12.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Victoriaville?

The median home value in Victoriaville is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $632. The homeownership rate is 59.2%.

How are the schools in Victoriaville?

9.8% of adults in Victoriaville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.7% have completed high school. 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Victoriaville?

The average commute in Victoriaville is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 85.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 12.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Victoriaville?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Victoriaville is 96.1% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian. 0.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 95.6% speak Spanish.

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