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Wotton, QC

Quebec · Sherbrooke Metro

Wotton is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,402. Residents earn $60,400 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,402 Population 25/sq mi density
$60,400 Median Income $39,500 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$556 Median Rent 13.6% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $556/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $60,400
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.0%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $556
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.4%
106% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.2%
31% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,402
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density25/mi²
Male / Female52% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$39,500
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty16.2%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$556
Ownership85.0%
Housing Units600
Rent Burden13.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain46.7 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation896 ft (273 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+22.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Wotton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wotton receives an overall livability score of 3.0 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, an elevated poverty rate. Wotton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wotton is $60,400, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 16.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wotton is $180,000, 36% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $556 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 3x 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

5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Wotton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 251 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches, including 16.5 inches of snow.

Wotton has a population of 1,402 with a density of 25 people per square mile, spread across 55.3 square miles. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.3% female and 52.3% male. The city is predominantly White (99.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0.7% of residents, while 96.1% speak Spanish.

Population

1,402
Total Population
25
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
55.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Wotton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 0.7%
99% below US avg
Spanish 96.1%
617% above US avg
Other Languages 3.2%

Social Characteristics

Wotton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wotton is $60,400, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,500. The average weekly wage is $760, 47% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 43 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 29.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Wotton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,400
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,500
Avg Weekly Wage$760

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.2%
31% above US avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.1 min
Drive Alone89.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Wotton is $180,000, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $556 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 85.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 600 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 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,000
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$556
52% below US avg
Rent Burden13.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.0%
Owner-Occupied85.0%
Renter-Occupied15.0%
Housing Units600

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, Wotton receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Wotton 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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Wotton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.7°F
26% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area55.3 sq mi (143.1 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates45.7378°N, 71.8073°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 16.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 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 M4.8 122 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 113 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 81 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 145 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 133 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 86 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 49 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 145 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 140 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 137 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 120 km
May 17, 2021 5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.3 134 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 114 km
May 11, 2006 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada M3.0 89 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 52 km
Mar 29, 2020 3 km W of L'Épiphanie, Canada M3.0 134 km
Nov 8, 1997 2 km SW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M2.9 121 km
Nov 9, 2009 southern Quebec, Canada M2.9 50 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km SSW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M2.9 119 km
Mar 24, 2007 7 km W of Sainte-Catherine, Canada M2.8 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
November 33°F (0°C) 4.1 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.6 in

Wotton has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 11°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.7").

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5.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 85% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.8% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.0%
85% below US avg
High School+22.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density25/sq mi
Total Area55.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.1 min
Drive Alone89.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.2%

Schools in Wotton

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Hamelin
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Radio Stations near Wotton

6 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
CKYQ "Hit Country 95.7 Centre-du-Quebec" Plessisville, QC country, francophone country MP3 96 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 Wotton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison de Lime Ridge
Musée d'art et d'histoire de Dudswell
Musée d'outils anciens de St-Rémi

Libraries in Wotton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Stoke0.0
Bibliothèque de Warwick0.0
Bibliothèque Irène-Duclos0.0
Bibliothèque publique d'Asbestos0.0

Gas Stations in Wotton

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Breweries in Wotton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Confrérie Artisans Brasseurs

Ski Resorts Near Wotton

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
Ski Eldorado - Secteur St-Paul 0.0 $0
Mont Orford 0.0 $0

Airports Near Wotton

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sherbrooke AirportYSCMedium Airport
Douglas FieldSmall Airport
Drummondville AirportSmall Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)Small Airport
Lambton AirportSmall Airport
Mansonville AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Ferdinand AirportSmall Airport
Thetford Mines AirportSmall Airport
Valcourt AirportSmall Airport
Victoriaville AirportSmall Airport
Weller AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Wotton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Wotton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wotton

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Wotton

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wotton

What is the population of Wotton?

Wotton has a population of 1,402 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 55.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.3% female and 52.3% male.

Is Wotton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $60,400, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,000 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $556 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Wotton safe?

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

What is the weather like in Wotton?

Wotton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.7 inches, with 16.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Wotton?

The unemployment rate in Wotton is 7.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $760. There are 43 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 29.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Wotton?

The median home value in Wotton is $180,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $556. The homeownership rate is 85.0%.

How are the schools in Wotton?

5.0% of adults in Wotton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.8% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Wotton?

The average commute in Wotton is 29 minutes. 89.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 29.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Wotton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Wotton is 99.6% White, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino. 0.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 96.1% speak Spanish.

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