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Living in Goderich

In Goderich, unemployment is 9.2% (2021).

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.

Last checked 2026-09-2615 sources

Population8,454people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (region)2,440EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate9.18%country median 8.4% — 9% aboveOfficial source · Statistics Canada
Recorded crime4,296incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025District figureOfficial source · Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police

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 figure is published for Goderich. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Goderich recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€50
Mobile plan, 10 GB€24
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited49.79 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Bell Fibe 500 home internet1Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB24.27 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Public Mobile 50GB plan5Official · national market
Dwellings3,899 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Main residence dwellings3,667 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

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 employee53%strong on work, weak on education · range 43–63%
Student44%strong on legal route, weak on education · range 32–56%
Family47%strong on family, weak on education · range 35–59%
Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–68%

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Goderich?

The unemployment rate is about 9.2 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 9.18 % · Statistics Canada10
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Goderich is 9.2%. Of 515 cities with data, 125 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate47.6 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,440 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca15Official
Unemployment rate9.18 %country median 8.4%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

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

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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.

Safety

How safe is Goderich?

Police recorded about 4,296 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police2

Recorded crime across major citiesGoderich highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Goderich highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Winnipeg7,894
Edmonton7,108
Halifax6,020
Vancouver5,438
Calgary4,796
London4,743
Québec4,630
Ottawa4,298
Hamilton4,257
Toronto4,177
Gatineau3,756
Montreal3,674
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents4,296 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police2Official · county

Mobility and administration

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport5 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Distance to the nearest major airport91 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)YXU3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

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

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
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 NCEI12Official · 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 NCEI13Official · 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 NCEI14Official · nearest-station reading

Similar climate. In Canada: Chatham-Kent ±1.1 °C. Elsewhere: Syracuse (United States) ±1.5 °C, Lynn (United States) ±1.5 °C, Pärnu (Estonia) ±1.6 °C, Ebetsu (Japan) ±1.6 °C, Manchester (United States) ±1.6 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

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.

How many people live in Goderich?

The published population was 8,454 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada8

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area8.54 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
City area8.54 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Foreign-resident share7.56 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Foreign residents580 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Population density923.1 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Population8,454 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada8Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022

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

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households3,670 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Labour force participation rate52.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Alternatives for people set on Goderich

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Blainville as a Goderich alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 654 km, better on 3 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 62,700 Blainville vs 8,454 Goderich+642%
  • Unemployment: 5.6% Blainville vs 9.2% Goderich−39%
  • Foreign residents: 11.7% Blainville vs 7.6% Goderich+55%
  • Median gross pay, region: €2,789 Blainville vs €2,440 Goderich+14%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,099 Blainville vs 4,296 Goderichno percentage
Full comparisonMore about Blainville

Alternative cities in Canada

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

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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Goderich when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

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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 Goderich?

The published population was 8,454 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

How safe is Goderich?

Police recorded about 4,296 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police.

What is the unemployment rate in Goderich?

The unemployment rate is about 9.2 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Goderich?

The median gross salary is 2,440 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Goderich?

580 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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  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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