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Living in Acton Vale

Acton Vale is one of the cities recorded in Canada. Acton Vale numbered 7,876 residents at the end of 2022. Acton Vale had an unemployment rate of 6.44% at the end of 2021. Acton Vale's foreign population totalled 115 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Acton Vale?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Acton Vale.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The dwelling count was 3,628 at the end of 2021.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Acton Vale yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings3,628 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 115 people of 7,876 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Acton Vale is 6.4%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8Acton Vale 6.4%103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)1,722 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca9Official
Unemployment rate6.44 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Acton Vale. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Acton Vale. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Acton Vale's nearest airport was YHU, 68 km away and offered 4 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count4 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km68 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYHU3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Acton Vale. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Acton Vale.

Climate and air quality

Acton Vale's monthly mean temperatures were −10.6°C in January and 19.9°C in July.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 11.7 · Feb 17.11 · Mar 22.67 · Apr 25.01 · May 30.5 · Jun 32.19 · Jul 31.22 · Aug 31.88 · Sep 29.65 · Oct 26.48 · Nov 20.39 · Dec 16.78 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -41 · Feb -38.22 · Mar -31.35 · Apr -14.59 · May -3.83 · Jun 1.77 · Jul 7.33 · Aug 6.32 · Sep -1.63 · Oct -6.11 · Nov -19.75 · Dec -33.97 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -10.62 · Feb -9.4 · Mar -3.6 · Apr 4.38 · May 12.04 · Jun 17.12 · Jul 19.95 · Aug 18.99 · Sep 15.05 · Oct 7.82 · Nov 0.92 · Dec -6.26 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Three Rivers7,883 residentsDryden7,861 residentsEdson7,903 residentsSt. Marys7,916 residentsDrumheller7,968 residentsSaint-Philippe7,978 residents

Population and city profile

An area of 91 km² comprised Acton Vale at the end of 2021. The city recorded a population density of 83.6 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Acton Vale residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.5%Foreign residents 1.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area91.01 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Foreign-resident share1.58 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents115 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density83.6 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Population7,876 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Acton Vale by year, residents7,4227,5857,7477,910200120052009201520227,876residents

Population rose 5.4% between 2001 and 2022, from 7,472 to 7,876.

Is Acton Vale a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 37–59%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Student54%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 42–66%
Family50%strong on family, weak on safety · range 38–62%
Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–68%
Foreign residents115 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population7,876 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings3,628 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,722 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate6.44 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
City area91.01 km²31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Acton Vale when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Acton Vale?

The median gross salary is 1,722 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Acton Vale?

The unemployment rate is 6.44 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Acton Vale?

The published population is 7,876 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Acton Vale?

115 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Acton Vale a good place to live?

Acton Vale may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Acton Vale, Canada: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/acton-vale/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  9. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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