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Wendake, QC

Quebec

Wendake is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,200. Residents earn $68,000 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,200 Population 3,269/sq mi density
$68,000 Median Income $41,760 per capita
$230,186 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$230,186 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $68,000
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $230,186
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.9%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.3%
75% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,200
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density3,269/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$41,760
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty12.9%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$230,186
Rent$647
Ownership61.6%
Housing Units1,015
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain52.8 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation489 ft (149 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+21.8%
Graduate+4.0%

Community

Commute19 min

Is Wendake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wendake receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Wendake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wendake is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wendake is $230,186, 18% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x 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

10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Wendake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches, including 19.6 inches of snow.

Wendake has a population of 2,200 with a density of 3,269 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.6% female and 50.5% male. The city is predominantly White (99.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 2.1% of residents, while 91.4% speak Spanish.

Population

2,200
Total Population
2021 Census
3,269
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Wendake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 2.1%
97% below US avg
Spanish 91.4%
582% above US avg
Other Languages 6.6%

Social Characteristics

Wendake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wendake is $68,000, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,760. The average weekly wage is $803, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 68 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 20.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Wendake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,000
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,760
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg
Establishments (County)68

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.2 min
Drive Alone80.4%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home20.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Wendake is $230,186, 18% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 61.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,015 total housing units in the city. 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$230,186
18% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.6%
Owner-Occupied61.6%
Renter-Occupied31.5%
Housing Units1,015

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, Wendake receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Wendake 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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Wendake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density3,269/sq mi
Coordinates46.8614°N, 71.3573°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.8"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 19.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.47"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 8 km
Oct 28, 1997 18 km E of La Malbaie, Canada M4.8 142 km
Jul 11, 2013 13 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 144 km
Dec 12, 2012 14 km WSW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.4 142 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 121 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 76 km
Jun 13, 2003 6 km NE of La Malbaie, Canada M4.1 134 km
Sep 25, 1994 10 km SW of Saint-Siméon, Canada M4.1 146 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M4.0 120 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 100 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 71 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 141 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 83 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 110 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 103 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 82 km
Jun 15, 2000 16 km N of Saint-Pascal, Canada M3.7 147 km
Dec 8, 1991 17 km SSE of Saint-Siméon, Canada M3.6 150 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 45 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 3.5 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in
May 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.3 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 4.7 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 4.4 in

Wendake has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.2").

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10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68% below the national average of 33.7%. 21.8% have completed high school. 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 80.4% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.7% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.9%
68% below US avg
High School+21.8%
Graduate Degree+4.0%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3,269/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.2 min
Drive Alone80.4%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home20.7%

Schools in Wendake

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centre Saint-Louis — — — —
École d'éducation internationale Notre-Dame-des-Neiges — — — —
École Jules-Émond — — — —
École Amédée-Boutin — — — —
École de l'Arc-En-Ciel — — — —
École de la Source — — — —
École de Château-d'Eau — — — —
École à l'Orée-des-Bois — — — —
École de la Chanterelle — — — —
École l'Odyssée — — — —
École Saint-Claude — — — —
École Secondaire Roger-Comtois — — — —
École de la Myriade — — — —
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Radio Stations near Wendake

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (320K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 320 kbps
FM93 Québec family MP3
Labgate P.YG. Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Québec City, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première Quebec City, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Choi Radio X 98,1 talk MP3 64 kbps
CBC Radio One - Quebec City, QC (MP3) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJMD 96.9 Levis, QC hip hop, radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CJSQ-FM 92.7 "Radio Classique" Quebec City, QC (128K MP3 Stream) classical MP3 128 kbps
CKIA 88.3 "Radio Urbaine" Quebec City, QC radio communautaire MP3 192 kbps
CHOC-FM 88.7 Saint-Raymond de Portneuf, QC classic hits MP3 192 kbps
ckrl radio ckrl MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Wendake

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site
Centre d'interprétation historique de Ste-Foy
Centre national de conservation et d'études des collections
Espace 400e Bell
Expo-Théâtre de la Visitation
Gerard Morisset Pavilion
Grand Hall
Lieu historique national des Forts-et-Châteaux-Saint-Louis
Lieu historique national du chantier A.C. Davie
Maison Alphonse-Desjardins
Maison historique Chevalier
Musée de la Civilisation de Québec
Musée de la place Royale
Musée des plaines d'Abraham
Musée des Ursulines
Musée du Fort
Musée Huron-Wendat
Musee National des Beaux-Arts
Musee national des beaux-arts du Quebec
Musée Naval de Québec
Pavillon Charles-Baillairgé
Pavillon Pierre-Lassonde
Société historique Alphonse-Desjardins
Village Huron Site Traditionnel
Visitation Patrimonial Site

Libraries in Wendake

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anne-Marie Filteau0.0
Archives nationales à Québec0.0
Archives nationales à Québec0.0
Bibiothèque du Vieux-Québec0.0
Bibiothèque du Vieux-Québec0.0
Bibliothèque Alain-Grandbois0.0
Bibliothèque Albert-Rousseau0.0
Bibliothèque Aliette-Marchand0.0
Bibliothèque Aliette-Marchand0.0
Bibliothèque Anne-Hébert0.0
Bibliothèque Bon-Pasteur0.0
Bibliothèque Canardière0.0
Bibliothèque Canardière0.0
Bibliothèque Champigny0.0
Bibliothèque Charles-H.-Blais0.0
Bibliothèque Charles-H.-Blais0.0
Bibliothèque Chrystine-Brouillet0.0
Bibliothèque Claire-Martin0.0
Bibliothèque Collège-Des-Jésuites0.0
Bibliothèque Collège-Des-Jésuites0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Assemblée Nationale0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Assemblée Nationale0.0
Bibliothèque de Neufchâtel0.0
Bibliothèque de St-Sauveur0.0
Bibliothèque de St-Sauveur0.0
Bibliothèque du chemin Royal0.0
Bibliothèque du chemin Royal0.0
Bibliothèque du Jardin0.0
Bibliothèque Étienne-Parent0.0
Bibliothèque Félix-Leclerc0.0
Bibliothèque Fernand-Dumont0.0
Bibliothèque Fernand-Dumont0.0
Bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Baptiste-Duberger0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Baptiste-Duberger0.0
Bibliothèque Jean-Gosselin0.0
Bibliotheque La Pintellect0.0
Bibliotheque La Pintellect0.0
Bibliothèque Lauréat-Vallière0.0
Bibliothèque Lauréat-Vallière0.0
Bibliothèque Lebourgneuf0.0
Bibliothèque Lebourgneuf0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Victorin0.0
Bibliothèque Monique-Corriveau0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Paul-Aimé-Paiement0.0
Bibliothèque Père-Jean-Marc-Boulé0.0
Bibliothèque Pierre-Georges-Roy0.0
Bibliothèque Pierre-Georges-Roy0.0
Bibliothèque Roger-Lemelin0.0
Bibliothèque Romain-Langlois0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Albert0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-André0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Charles0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Charles0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-David0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-David0.0
Bibliothèque scientifique0.0
L'Étincelle0.0
L'Étincelle0.0
Lac-Beauport Library0.0
MediaLAB Gabrielle-Roy0.0
MediaLAB Gabrielle-Roy0.0
Morrin Centre0.0
Pavillon Jean-Charles-Bonenfant0.0
shannon municipal library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wendake

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché public de Sainte-Foy
Rue du Trésor
The Artisans of the Quebec Cathedral

Hotels in Wendake

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations

Cafes in Wendake

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Wendake

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Clap Loretteville

Clinics in Wendake

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre de santé Marie-Paule-Sioui-Vincent
Clinique médicale Val-Bélair - Clinique-réseau - GMF

Dentists in Wendake

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #3947910899
La dentisterie

Veterinaries in Wendake

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire Cimon
Clinique Vétérinaire Saint-Émile

Gas Stations in Wendake

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #163319938
CA #404302309
CA #404798850
EKO
Esso
Esso
Marché Express
Ultramar

Banks in Wendake

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre de services Loretteville
Desjardins
National Bank
TD Bank

Gyms in Wendake

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

XL GYM Signature

Golf Courses in Wendake

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de golf Lorette

Breweries in Wendake

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie 46° Nord
Brasseurs sur Demande
La Boite A Malt
La Korrigane
Nano cinco
Nano cinco

Stadiums & Teams in Wendake

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Wendake

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Club ski Beauce 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Centre de Ski Le Relais 0.0 — — $0 — — —
A venir 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Station de ski du Mont Stoneham 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont-Sainte-Anne 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Wendake

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Grosse-Île Airport—Small Airport
Île Sainte-Marguerite Airport—Small Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)—Small Airport
Paquet Airport—Small Airport
Pintendre Airport—Small Airport
Québec / Neuville Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Ferdinand Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome Airport—Small Airport
Saint-Victor-de-Beauce Airport—Small Airport
St-Anselme Airport—Small Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) Airport—Small Airport
St-Frédéric Airport—Small Airport
St-Lambert-De-Lauzon Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Wendake

30 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Beltrami Audioprothésiste
Cataract MD
Centre d'activités de jour en déficience intellectuelle et en troubles du spectre de l'autisme de Saint-Romuald
Clinique Berger
Clinique chiropratique Richard
Clinique d’urgence mineure Jeffery Hale
Clinique de massothérapie et kinésithérapie Masseo
Clinique Médicale de Sillery
Clinique Médicale Lacroix
Clinique médicale Lévis-Métro
Clinique Médicale Pierre-Bertrand
Clinique médicale Saint-Rodrigue
Clinique Saint-Louis
CLSC de la Basse-Ville
CLSC de la Haute-Ville
CLSC de Limoilou
CLSC de Sainte-Foy-Sillery
CLSC des Rivières - Édifice Christ-Roi
CLSC Saint-Romuald
GMF-U Laurier
Groupe de Médecine Familiale SYNASE
Institut Laser Visuel
Kinatex Sports Physio Saint-Roch
La Clinique Santé Esthétique
LASIK MD
Maison Henri-Dutil
Maison PITCA
Passport Health Clinique Santé-Voyage Ville de Québec
PCN Physiothérapie et médecine du sport
Podiatre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wendake

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame-de-Lorette
Église Saint-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette
Église Saint-Gérard-Majella
Église Saints Pierre et Paul

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wendake

What is the population of Wendake?

Wendake has a population of 2,200 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 3,269 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.6% female and 50.5% male.

Is Wendake expensive to live in?

The median household income is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $230,186 (18% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Wendake safe?

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

What is the weather like in Wendake?

Wendake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.8 inches, with 19.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Wendake?

The unemployment rate in Wendake is 6.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $803. There are 68 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 19 minutes, and 20.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Wendake?

The median home value in Wendake is $230,186. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 61.6%.

How are the schools in Wendake?

10.9% of adults in Wendake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.8% have completed high school. 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Wendake?

The average commute in Wendake is 19 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 80.4% of workers drive alone to work, 2.7% use public transit, and 20.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Wendake?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Wendake is 99.5% White. 2.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 91.4% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Neufchâtel-Est–Lebourgneuf, QC 37,540 pop · 0.9 mi La Haute-Saint-Charles, QC 88,460 pop · 2.1 mi Charlesbourg, QC 82,870 pop · 3.6 mi L'Ancienne-Lorette, QC 16,970 pop · 4.7 mi Les Rivières, QC 77,000 pop · 5.0 mi Lac-Beauport, QC 8,164 pop · 6.1 mi Sainte-Foy, QC 111,300 pop · 6.3 mi La Cité-Limoilou, QC 108,415 pop · 6.6 mi Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, QC 3,223 pop · 7.1 mi Shannon, QC 6,432 pop · 7.5 mi Québec, QC 549,459 pop · 7.6 mi Beauport, QC 81,425 pop · 7.8 mi Saint Romuald, QC 11,663 pop · 9.1 mi Lévis, QC 149,683 pop · 9.4 mi
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