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Yamaska, QC

Quebec

Yamaska is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,736. Residents earn $61,200 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,736 Population 62/sq mi density
$61,200 Median Income $43,680 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$632 Median Rent 9.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$61,200 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $632/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% 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+ 5.6%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $632
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.3%
7% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,736
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,200
Per Capita$43,680
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty13.3%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$632
Ownership75.0%
Housing Units800
Rent Burden9.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+22.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Yamaska a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yamaska is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Yamaska 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

5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Yamaska has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 265 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches, including 14.0 inches of snow.

Yamaska has a population of 1,736 with a density of 62 people per square mile, spread across 28.1 square miles. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49% female and 51.3% male. The city is predominantly White (99.4%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1.2% of residents, while 97.4% speak Spanish.

Population

1,736
Total Population
62
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
28.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Yamaska vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.2%
99% below US avg
Spanish 97.4%
627% above US avg
Other Languages 1.4%

Social Characteristics

Yamaska vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yamaska is $61,200, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,680 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $840, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 54 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 16.2% of workers work from home.

Income: Yamaska vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,200
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,680
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below US avg
Poverty Rate13.3%
7% above US avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.7 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Yamaska is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $632 (46% below the national average of $1,163). 75.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 800 total housing units in the city. 9.5% 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 Burden9.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.0%
Owner-Occupied75.0%
Renter-Occupied25.0%
Housing Units800

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, Yamaska receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Yamaska 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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Yamaska has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 14.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area28.1 sq mi (72.8 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates46.0044°N, 72.9135°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 14.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 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 M4.8 145 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 117 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 128 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 110 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 117 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 39 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 125 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 133 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 130 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 141 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 115 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 131 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 102 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 13 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 43 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 138 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 132 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 126 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km S of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.6 142 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.0 in

Yamaska has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.3").

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5.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 84% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 90.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.6%
84% below US avg
High School+22.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density62/sq mi
Total Area28.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.7 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.2%

Schools in Yamaska

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École intégrée d'Yamaska — — — —
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Radio Stations near Yamaska

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKOB "FM 106.9 Mauricie" Trois-Rivieres, QC news, talk MP3
CFNJ misc AAC+ 80 kbps
CKBN "Via 90.5" Saint-Gregoire, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CHOC 88.7 classic hits, folk MP3 192 kbps
Viva 105,3 Drummondville drummondville, francophone MP3 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec) Trois-Rivieres, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Rythme 100,1 Mauricie adult pop MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Yamaska

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biophare
Centre des arts contemporains du Québec à Sorel-Tracy
Maison des Gouverneurs
Musée des Abénakis

Libraries in Yamaska

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BIBLIO Notre-Dame-De-Pierreville0.0
Bibliothèque «Le Survenant»0.0
Bibliothèque Anne-Marie-Doyon0.0
Bibliothèque de Baie-du-Febvre0.0
Bibliothèque de Massueville0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Ours0.0
Bibliothèque de Yamaska0.0
Bibliothèque Réjean Ducharme0.0
Louiseville Bibliotheque0.0
Marie-Didace0.0

Farmers Markets in Yamaska

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Omni - Entreprise M. Brazeau inc.

Gas Stations in Yamaska

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petro-T
Ultramar

Ski Resorts Near Yamaska

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mont Orford 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Yamaska

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
St Jean AirportYJNMedium Airport
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Bouthillier Airport—Small Airport
Drummondville Airport—Small Airport
Farnham Airport—Small Airport
Grant Airport—Small Airport
Joliette Airport—Small Airport
L'Assomption Airport—Small Airport
Lac à la Perchaude Airport—Small Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) Airport—Small Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue Airport—Small Airport
Louiseville Airport—Small Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette Airport—Small Airport
Richelieu Airport—Small Airport
Richelieu/Messier Airport—Small Airport
Rougemont Airport—Small Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)—Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe Aerodrome—Small Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie Aerodrome—Small Airport
Sorel Airport—Small Airport
St-Dominique Airport—Small Airport
St-Louis-de-France Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathias Airport—Small Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil Airport—Small Airport
ULM Québec Aerodrome—Small Airport
Valcourt Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yamaska

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Paroisse St-Michel d'Yamaska

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yamaska

What is the population of Yamaska?

Yamaska has a population of 1,736 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 28.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49% female and 51.3% male.

Is Yamaska 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 Yamaska safe?

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

What is the weather like in Yamaska?

Yamaska has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.2 inches, with 14.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Yamaska?

Yamaska has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $840. There are 54 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 16.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Yamaska?

The median home value in Yamaska is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $632. The homeownership rate is 75.0%.

How are the schools in Yamaska?

5.6% of adults in Yamaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Yamaska?

The average commute in Yamaska is 29 minutes. 90.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Yamaska?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Yamaska is 99.4% White. 1.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 97.4% speak Spanish.

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