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Living in Goderich

Goderich is one of the cities recorded in Canada. The population of Goderich totalled 8,454 at the end of 2022. An unemployment rate of 9.18% was measured at the end of 2021. A foreign population count of 580 was recorded at the end of 2021.

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

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 Goderich.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The number of dwellings in Goderich reached 3,899 at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings3,899 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings3,667 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

6.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 580 people of 8,454 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Goderich is 9.2%. 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%1038–10Goderich 9.2%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
Employment rate47.6 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,074 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca12Official
Unemployment rate9.18 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Goderich's nearest airport was YXU, 91 km away and offered 5 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count5 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights1Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km91 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYXU3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Goderich average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND24°-8°Daytime highNight-time low
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -1 · Feb -0.6 · Mar 3.8 · Apr 10.5 · May 17.3 · Jun 22.4 · Jul 24.4 · Aug 24 · Sep 21.1 · Oct 14.4 · Nov 7.4 · Dec 1.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -7.5 · Feb -8 · Mar -4.4 · Apr 0.9 · May 7.1 · Jun 12.5 · Jul 14.8 · Aug 14.4 · Sep 11.2 · Oct 6.1 · Nov 0.9 · Dec -3.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -4.3 · Feb -4.3 · Mar -0.3 · Apr 5.8 · May 12.2 · Jun 17.4 · Jul 19.7 · Aug 19.2 · Sep 16.2 · Oct 10.2 · Nov 4.2 · Dec -1.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Chelsea8,466 residentsRevelstoke8,439 residentsDelson8,470 residentsLa Malbaie8,412 residentsHanover8,503 residentsIqaluit8,513 residents

Population and city profile

An area of 8.5 km² comprised Goderich at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, Goderich had 3,670 households. At the end of 2021, the population density reached 923.1 people per km².

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Goderich residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93.1%Foreign residents 6.9%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area8.54 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
City area8.54 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Foreign-resident share7.56 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Foreign residents580 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Population density923.1 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Population8,454 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada5Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Goderich by year, residents7,4397,8028,1668,529200120052009201520228,454residents

Population rose 7.0% between 2001 and 2022, from 7,899 to 8,454.

Is Goderich 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 worker45%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 34–56%
Skilled employee52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–62%
Student52%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 40–64%
Family47%strong on family, weak on safety · range 35–59%
Retirement53%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 39–67%
Foreign residents580 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population8,454 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings3,899 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate47.6 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,074 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate9.18 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households3,670 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Labour force participation rate52.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Goderich 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.

What is the typical salary around Goderich?

The median gross salary is 2,074 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Goderich?

The unemployment rate is 9.18 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Goderich?

The published population is 8,454 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Goderich?

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

Is Goderich a good place to live?

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

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  1. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  3. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
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  7. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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