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Living in Cowansville

Cowansville is one of the cities recorded in Canada. Cowansville numbered 16,304 residents at the end of 2022. Cowansville had an unemployment rate of 5.99% at the end of 2021. Foreign residents numbered 480 at the end of 2021.

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

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 Cowansville.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

At the end of 2021, 17.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent17.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Dwellings7,247 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Cowansville?

The unemployment rate is about 6 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 5.99 % · Statistics Canada9
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Cowansville is 6.0%. 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%974–6Cowansville 6.0%119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8103 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.ca12Official
Unemployment rate5.99 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Cowansville. 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 Cowansville. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Cowansville's nearest airport was YHU, 63 km away and offered 4 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count4 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km63 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYHU3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration in Cowansville

1 exact course-location record is linked to this city. Check the linked source for dates, availability and enrolment.

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1verified local records

Centre d’éducation des adultes Eastern Townships

180 Adélard-Godbout, Cowansville (Québec)

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Exact city-linked record checked 2026-08-10. Provider-supplied records are supplemental and are not presented as official accreditation.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Cowansville?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.3 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: 6.28 µg/m³ · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Cowansville annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.3PM2.5µg/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 Cowansville is 6.3 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/m³16–7Cowansville 6.31 city: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³17–81 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 mean6.28 µg/m³31 Dec 2024data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 12.93 · Feb 17.04 · Mar 22.86 · Apr 25.24 · May 29.83 · Jun 32.16 · Jul 33.95 · Aug 29.96 · Sep 30.48 · Oct 25.67 · Nov 19.65 · Dec 16.13 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -37.52 · Feb -36.9 · Mar -31 · Apr -14.1 · May -3.93 · Jun 1.8 · Jul 6.74 · Aug 6.02 · Sep -1.42 · Oct -6.01 · Nov -17.79 · Dec -32.82 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -10.04 · Feb -8.95 · Mar -3.41 · Apr 4.32 · May 11.85 · Jun 16.89 · Jul 19.76 · Aug 18.79 · Sep 14.9 · Oct 7.68 · Nov 0.79 · Dec -5.96 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
North Perth16,380 residentsSummerside15,993 residentsSooke15,991 residentsPort Elgin15,908 residentsYorkton16,728 residentsSainte-Anne-des-Plaines15,861 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Cowansville was 46.9 km² at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the median age reached 48.8 years. At the end of 2021, the population density reached 325 people per km².

How many people live in Cowansville?

The published population was 16,304 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Cowansville residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.1%Foreign residents 2.9%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area46.87 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Foreign-resident share3.36 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Foreign residents480 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population density325 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Population16,304 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada7Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Cowansville by year, residents11,82613,42915,03316,6362001200520092015202216,304residents

Population rose 34.1% between 2001 and 2022, from 12,158 to 16,304.

Is Cowansville 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 safety · range 38–58%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student54%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 43–65%
Family51%strong on family, weak on safety · range 40–62%
Retirement54%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 41–67%
Foreign residents480 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population16,304 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent17.4 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings7,247 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,722 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate5.99 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad3.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Median age48.8 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Cowansville 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.

How many people live in Cowansville?

The published population was 16,304 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Cowansville?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.3 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Cowansville?

The unemployment rate is about 6 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Cowansville?

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

How many foreign residents live in Cowansville?

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

Is Cowansville a good place to live?

Cowansville 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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  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
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