Farnham
In the Canadian province of Quebec’s Estrie, the city of Farnham is part of the Brome-Missisquoi Regional County Municipality. The city had a population of about 10,149 inhabitants as of the Canada 2021 Census, making it the second most populated in the RCM.
Farnham is a small town on the Yamaska River that has maintained its Loyalist identity and an attractive downtown area. It is a thriving commercial and industrial hub that is situated in a rich agricultural region. The Montérégiade 1 and 2 bike routes provide an important connection for cyclists heading between Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Granby, but Farnham is also a place for discovery thanks to its summertime Marché de la Station Gourmande public market.
Reasons to Live in Farnham
- Value & Safety
The Livability Score for Farnham is 75/100, which is regarded as high. According to a study, Crime rates in the city of Farnham are recorded to be 20% lower than the average in Quebec.
The cost of living in Farnham was reported to be 12% lower than the provincial average and the real estate costs in Farnham are 49% less than the average in Quebec.
- Centre de la Nature de Farnham
The Farnham Nature Centre is A public park in a semi-urban area. There is bike and car parking close to the Route Verte. The center contains two family-friendly routes: the 0.88-kilometer Lièvre circle and the 1.70-kilometer Tortue des Bois, which allows you to stroll beside the Yamaska River.
The plants and flowers are abundant and diversified. For cyclists, hikers, and nature enthusiasts, it is a must-see. Dogs are also welcome on the trails.
- Farnham Public Market
The Farnham Public Market opens its doors every Saturday morning from June to October and provides a wide range of locally produced goods that are both fresh and reasonably priced. Additionally, throughout the year, the public market hosts themed editions.
Real Estate Statistics (Centris)
| Single Family Home | $369,500 (up 29% in the last 4 quarters) |
| Plex (2 to 5 units) | $385,000 (up 44% in the last 4 quarters) |
Education
Farnham is home to many great schools for your children to attend such as École Primaire De Farnham,
École Saint-Jacques and École Jean-Jacques-Bertrand.
Farmham – Quick Demographics
Age, Income & Family Types
Age
The average age in Farnham is 42 years old. 28% of the population is aged between 45 to 64 years old. 24% of the population is aged between 25 to 44 years old, making those the two largest age groups in Farnham.
Income
The average household income in Farnham is $61,353. 48% of the population in Farnham have a household income less than $50,000. 26% of the population have a household income between $50,000 and $80,000.
Family Types
43% of the population in Farnham are married couples.
Couples without children at home make up 46% while couples with children at home make up 38% of the population in Farnham. Single-parent families make up 16% of the population in Farnham.
Languages Spoken
Farnham is a predominantly French-speaking city with 97% of the population speaking French and only 3% speaking English.
65.8% of the population in Farnham can speak only French.