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Living in Castlegar

Castlegar is a city in Canada, and the figures below are its published values. At the end of 2022, Castlegar had a population of 8,744. The unemployment rate was 10.75% at the end of 2021. Foreign residents numbered 690 at the end of 2021.

Higher unemployment than 73% of Canadian cities that publish it and dirtier air than 84% of Canadian cities that publish it.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Castlegar?

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 Castlegar.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The number of dwellings in Castlegar reached 3,702 at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings3,702 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Castlegar?

The unemployment rate is about 10.8 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 10.75 % · Statistics Canada7
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Castlegar is 10.8%. 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%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–12Castlegar 10.8%51 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)2,277 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca9Official
Unemployment rate10.75 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Castlegar. 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

Government of Canada

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

Mobility and administration

Castlegar's nearest airport was YCG, 4 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km4 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYCG3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Castlegar. 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

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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

Climate and air quality

The annual PM2.5 concentration measured 7.1 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Is the air quality good in Castlegar?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.1 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 7.14 µg/m³ · Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Castlegar annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.1PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in CanadaAnnual PM2.5 in Castlegar is 7.1 µg/m³. Of 92 cities with data, 33 have annual PM2.5 of 3 to under 4 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Canada per band2 cities: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³21–216 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³162–333 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³333–413 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³134–512 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³125–61 city: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³16–71 city: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³17–8Castlegar 7.11 city: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³18–92 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³29–102 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³210–111 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–142 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³215–163 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³316–171 city: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³117–181 city: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³120–211 city: 40 µg/m³ to under 41 µg/m³140–41

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.14 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier8,771 residentsKitimat8,647 residentsOtterburn Park8,640 residentsDauphin8,637 residentsNicolet8,542 residentsIqaluit8,513 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Castlegar was 19.9 km² at the end of 2021. The population density of Castlegar stood at 419.6 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Castlegar?

The published population was 8,744 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Castlegar residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport92.1%Foreign residents 7.9%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area19.87 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Foreign-resident share8.56 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents690 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density419.6 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Population8,744 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Castlegar by year, residents7,3597,8558,3518,847200120052009201520228,744residents

Population rose 10.8% between 2001 and 2022, from 7,889 to 8,744.

Is Castlegar 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 worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–60%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Student57%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 45–69%
Family47%strong on family, weak on safety · range 35–59%
Retirement56%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 42–70%
Foreign residents690 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population8,744 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings3,702 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,277 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate10.75 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
PM2.5 — annual mean7.14 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Castlegar 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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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

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

How many people live in Castlegar?

The published population was 8,744 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Castlegar?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.1 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS.

What is the unemployment rate in Castlegar?

The unemployment rate is about 10.8 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Castlegar?

The median gross salary is 2,277 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Castlegar?

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

Is Castlegar a good place to live?

Castlegar 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). Castlegar, Canada: salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/castlegar/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Castlegar, Canada: salary, jobs, air quality},
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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. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca · 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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