Quebec · Census Agglomeration
Granby by the numbers
Granby is Canada's 47th largest metro area, home to about 96K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+4.8% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,154, the median age is 46.8 and January averages -10°C.
People
Population of Granby
The Granby census agglomeration had an estimated 95,867 people on July 1, 2025, up +4.8% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 90,833 people, +6.8% more than in 2016.
The City of Granby itself had an estimated 72,180 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Granby area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granby | 72,180 | 69,025 | +4.2% | 452 |
| Bromont | 12,413 | 11,357 | +25.6% | 100 |
| Roxton Pond | 4,884 | 4,224 | +10.9% | 43 |
| Saint-Alphonse-de-Granby | 3,545 | 3,341 | +8.0% | 67 |
| Saint-Paul-d'Abbotsford | 2,891 | 2,886 | -0.1% | 36 |
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0148-01, Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0155-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0003-01
2021 Census
Who lives in Granby
Age
Median age is 46.8 (Canada: 41.6). 24.1% of residents are 65 or older and 15.9% are under 15.
Languages
40.2% can speak both official languages. At home, 2.1% speak mostly English, 93.8% mostly French and 2.3% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 19.6% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 19.3% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 21.0% a trades certificate.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0030-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0223-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0227-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0302-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0384-01
Money
Income and jobs in Granby
Half of Granby households made more than $68,500 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Granby
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,154 a month on average, +2.2% from a year earlier and +63.0% over five years.
New homes being built
Builders started 1,199 new homes in the Granby area in the 12 months to September 2026, +54.3% from the year before. That is 12.5 new homes per 1,000 residents. Source: Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0154-01 (CMHC housing starts)
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0258-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0256-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0253-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0133-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0127-01
Commuting
Getting around Granby
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Granby weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Granby weather station, 1.7 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Granby questions, answered
What is the population of Granby?
The Granby metro area had an estimated 95,867 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Granby itself had about 72,180.
How much is rent in Granby?
In October 2025 the average rent in Granby was $884 for a one-bedroom and $1,154 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Granby?
The median household income in Granby was $68,500 before tax in 2020 ($60,000 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $88,400.
How cold does it get in Granby?
January averages -9.8°C, with average lows of -14.2°C. Granby gets about 271 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 25.1°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Granby bilingual?
40.2% of people in Granby can speak both English and French; 0.5% speak English only and 58.9% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Granby?
The median age in Granby was 46.8 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.