ImmigrationDBVerified immigration data
On this page

Living in Edmundston

Edmundston is a city in Canada. The population of Edmundston totalled 17,026 at the end of 2022. Edmundston's unemployment stood at 7.89% at the end of 2021. Edmundston was home to 590 foreign residents at the end of 2021.

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

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 Edmundston.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

For Edmundston, 15.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing at the end of 2021. Edmundston counted 8,117 dwellings at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent15.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Dwellings8,117 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings7,707 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Work and income

For Edmundston, the employment rate was 50.9% at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, Edmundston's labour force participation was 55.3%.

What is the unemployment rate in Edmundston?

The unemployment rate is about 7.9 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 7.89 % · Statistics Canada8
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Edmundston is 7.9%. 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%1196–8Edmundston 7.9%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
Employment rate50.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,851 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca14Official
Unemployment rate7.89 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Edmundston. 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

Job SearchMigrant Support
Open official service
Open the Canada service overview

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

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km44 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYSL3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

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

English, Frenchfree
Open official information
Open the full Canada section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Edmundston.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Edmundston?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.1 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: 6.11 µg/m³ · Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Edmundston average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND25°-19°Daytime highNight-time low
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Edmundston annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.1PM2.5µg/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 Edmundston is 6.1 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/m³16–7Edmundston 6.11 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 mean6.11 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan -6.8 · Feb -4.8 · Mar 1.2 · Apr 8.5 · May 17.2 · Jun 22.1 · Jul 25.1 · Aug 24.1 · Sep 19.2 · Oct 11.5 · Nov 4 · Dec -2.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -19.3 · Feb -18.9 · Mar -12.1 · Apr -3.7 · May 2.8 · Jun 7.7 · Jul 10.9 · Aug 9.7 · Sep 5.1 · Oct 0.1 · Nov -4.9 · Dec -12.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -13.1 · Feb -11.9 · Mar -5.5 · Apr 2.4 · May 10 · Jun 14.9 · Jul 18 · Aug 17 · Sep 12.2 · Oct 5.8 · Nov -0.5 · Dec -7.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Greater Napanee16,926 residentsL'Ancienne-Lorette16,879 residentsNapanee16,879 residentsSylvan Lake16,802 residentsYorkton16,728 residentsSwift Current17,330 residents

Population and city profile

Edmundston spanned 106.8 km² at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, Edmundston had 7,705 households. Median age stood at 54 years at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Edmundston?

The published population was 17,026 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada5

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Edmundston residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.5%Foreign residents 3.5%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area106.8 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area106.8 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share3.87 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Foreign residents590 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Population density153.8 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population17,026 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada5Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Edmundston by year, residents15,93216,61617,30117,9852001200520092015202217,026residents

Population fell 4.6% between 2001 and 2022, from 17,843 to 17,026.

Is Edmundston 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.

Try your profile
Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–58%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student55%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Family50%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 39–61%
Retirement56%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 43–69%
Foreign residents590 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population17,026 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent15.2 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings8,117 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate50.9 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,851 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad3.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Households7,705 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate55.3 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median age54 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Edmundston 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.

Open the official coverage guide
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 Edmundston?

The published population was 17,026 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Edmundston?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.1 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 Edmundston?

The unemployment rate is about 7.9 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Edmundston?

The median gross salary is 1,851 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Edmundston?

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

Is Edmundston a good place to live?

Edmundston 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.

Cite this page

Open a format to select or copy this ImmigrationDB compilation citation. The native disclosure and text fallback work without JavaScript.

APA citation
ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Edmundston, Canada: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/edmundston/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_edmundston-canada-rent-salary-jobs_14833d6e395c,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Edmundston, Canada: rent, salary, jobs},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/edmundston/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
Markdown citation
[Edmundston, Canada: rent, salary, jobs](https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/edmundston/) — ImmigrationDB; ImmigrationDB; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; retrieved 2026-09-12; built 2026-09-12.

This citation identifies the ImmigrationDB compilation/page. Underlying source publishers and datasets retain their own terms; inspect the Sources section and cite those records separately. View the underlying source records.

Sources

JSON Markdown
  1. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-05
  2. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  3. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Statistics Canada www12.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  7. Statistics Canada api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  8. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
Show 4 more sources
  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

Spotted a number that looks wrong? Every value here carries its source and date — tell us what you found and we will re-check it against the source.