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Living in Devon

Devon is one of the cities recorded in Canada. Devon had a population of 6,689 at the end of 2022. The city faced an unemployment rate of 9.76% at the end of 2021. A foreign population count of 365 was recorded at the end of 2021.

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

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 Devon.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The share of renter households spending 30% or more on housing reached 22.3% at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent22.3 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Dwellings2,588 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Devon?

The unemployment rate is about 9.8 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 9.76 % · Statistics Canada8
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Devon is 9.8%. 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%1038–10Devon 9.8%75 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)2,296 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca15Official
Unemployment rate9.76 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Devon's nearest airport was YEG, 12 km away and offered 38 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count38 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km12 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYEG3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

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

For newcomers to Canada.

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Devon?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 10.4 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: 10.44 µg/m³ · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Devon average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND23°-18°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Devon average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100221217304775875335222015JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Devon annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52510.4PM2.5µg/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 Devon is 10.4 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/m³17–81 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/m³210–11Devon 10.41 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 mean10.44 µg/m³31 Dec 2024data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan -6.5 · Feb -4.1 · Mar 0.5 · Apr 10.1 · May 17.6 · Jun 20.7 · Jul 23 · Aug 22.4 · Sep 17.8 · Oct 10 · Nov 0.2 · Dec -5.3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -18.1 · Feb -16.6 · Mar -11.2 · Apr -3.2 · May 2.7 · Jun 7.5 · Jul 9.4 · Aug 7.8 · Sep 2.8 · Oct -3.3 · Nov -10.6 · Dec -16.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -12.3 · Feb -10.4 · Mar -5.3 · Apr 3.5 · May 10.1 · Jun 14.1 · Jul 16.2 · Aug 15.1 · Sep 10.3 · Oct 3.4 · Nov -5.2 · Dec -11 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 21.5 · Feb 12.4 · Mar 17.3 · Apr 29.5 · May 47 · Jun 74.7 · Jul 87.2 · Aug 52.6 · Sep 34.7 · Oct 22.3 · Nov 19.9 · Dec 14.6 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Saint-Honoré6,692 residentsHope6,699 residentsPeace River6,662 residentsShannon6,645 residentsNanoose Bay6,765 residentsKentville6,770 residents

Population and city profile

Devon's total area was 14.3 km² at the end of 2021. Devon recorded a median age of 40 years at the end of 2021. Population density was 459.1 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Devon?

The published population was 6,689 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Devon residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport94.5%Foreign residents 5.5%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area14.26 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share5.67 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents365 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density459.1 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population6,689 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Devon by year, residents4,9695,6806,3927,103200120052009201520226,689residents

Population rose 30.7% between 2001 and 2022, from 5,116 to 6,689.

Is Devon 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 worker44%strong on work, weak on safety · range 34–54%
Skilled employee51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–60%
Student51%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 40–62%
Family43%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 32–54%
Retirement52%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 39–65%
Foreign residents365 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population6,689 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent22.3 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings2,588 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,296 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate9.76 %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 abroad5.6 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median age40 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Devon 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 Devon?

The published population was 6,689 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Devon?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 10.4 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 Devon?

The unemployment rate is about 9.8 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Devon?

The median gross salary is 2,296 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Devon?

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

Is Devon a good place to live?

Devon 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). Devon, Canada: rent, salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/devon/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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