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Living in Fergus

Fergus is one of the cities recorded in Canada. Its population was 31,093 at the end of 2021. Fergus had a population density of 1,267.6 people per km² at the end of 2021.

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

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 Fergus.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The city had 12,701 dwellings at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings12,701 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Fergus?

The unemployment rate is 7.1 % (2021). Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca8

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Fergus is 7.1%. 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%1196–8Fergus 7.1%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)2,407 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca7Official
Unemployment rate7.1 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021www150.statcan.gc.ca8Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Fergus's nearest airport was YKF, 27 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km27 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYKF3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Fergus?

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: 6.29 µg/m³ · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Fergus 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 Fergus 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/m³16–7Fergus 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 mean6.29 µg/m³31 Dec 2024data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Alma31,051 residentsOkotoks30,405 residentsOrangeville30,167 residentsSainte-Julie30,045 residentsSaint-Constant29,954 residentsLeamington29,680 residents

Population and city profile

Fergus's total area was 18.3 km² at the end of 2021. Fergus recorded a median age of 44.4 years at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Fergus?

The published population was 31,093 people in 2021. Source: Statistics Canada4

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area18.31 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population density1,268 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population31,093 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official

Is Fergus 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 worker50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–61%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–66%
Student56%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 44–68%
Family50%strong on family, weak on safety · range 38–62%
Retirement55%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 41–69%
Population31,093 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings12,701 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,407 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate7.1 %31 Dec 2021Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
PM2.5 — annual mean6.29 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca
City area18.31 km²31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median age44.4 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Fergus 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 Fergus?

The published population was 31,093 people in 2021. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Fergus?

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 Fergus?

The unemployment rate is 7.1 % (2021). Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the typical salary around Fergus?

The median gross salary is 2,407 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

Is Fergus a good place to live?

Fergus 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). Fergus, Canada: salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/fergus/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Fergus, Canada: salary, jobs, air quality},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/fergus/},
  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. data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-26
  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 2026-08-07
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  7. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27
  8. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-26

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