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Living in Grand Falls-Windsor

Grand Falls-Windsor is a city in Canada, and the figures below are its published values. Its population was 14,177 at the end of 2022. Grand Falls-Windsor had an unemployment rate of 16.35% at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the foreign population in Grand Falls-Windsor numbered 260.

Higher unemployment than 98% of Canadian cities that publish it and dirtier air than 64% of Canadian cities that publish it.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Grand Falls-Windsor?

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 Grand Falls-Windsor.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Renter households in Grand Falls-Windsor spending 30% or more on housing totalled 19.5% at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent19.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Dwellings6,628 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings6,122 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Grand Falls-Windsor?

The unemployment rate is about 16.4 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 16.35 % · Statistics Canada10
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Grand Falls-Windsor is 16.4%. 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%1038–1075 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%816–18Grand Falls-Windsor 16.4%1 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate44.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,888 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca13Official
Unemployment rate16.35 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Grand Falls-Windsor. 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 Grand Falls-Windsor. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Grand Falls-Windsor's nearest airport was YQX, 80 km away and offered 3 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km80 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYQX3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Grand Falls-Windsor. 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

Is the air quality good in Grand Falls-Windsor?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.7 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 4.73 µg/m³ · Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Grand Falls-Windsor annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.7PM2.5µg/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 Grand Falls-Windsor is 4.7 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/m³134–5Grand Falls-Windsor 4.712 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/m³210–111 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 mean4.73 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 13.11 · Feb 10.16 · Mar 12.26 · Apr 18.77 · May 25.8 · Jun 29.45 · Jul 31 · Aug 29.1 · Sep 28.24 · Oct 23.79 · Nov 17.83 · Dec 13.95 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -28.66 · Feb -25.66 · Mar -22.5 · Apr -13.64 · May -8.2 · Jun -3.26 · Jul 2.91 · Aug 1.51 · Sep -2.96 · Oct -5.21 · Nov -15.26 · Dec -24.55 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -7.91 · Feb -7.76 · Mar -4.55 · Apr 1.26 · May 6.58 · Jun 11.8 · Jul 16.64 · Aug 16.2 · Sep 11.72 · Oct 6.07 · Nov 0.77 · Dec -4.28 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Parksville14,164 residentsPowell River14,148 residentsLacombe14,229 residentsWinkler14,066 residentsNorth Battleford14,292 residentsPrévost14,043 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Grand Falls-Windsor was 54.8 km² at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, Grand Falls-Windsor had 6,125 households. Grand Falls-Windsor recorded a median age of 49.2 years at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Grand Falls-Windsor?

The published population was 14,177 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Grand Falls-Windsor residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.2%Foreign residents 1.8%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area54.84 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
City area54.84 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Foreign-resident share1.91 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Foreign residents260 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population density252.6 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Population14,177 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada7Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Grand Falls-Windsor by year, residents13,48613,81714,14714,4782001200520092015202214,177residents

Population rose 4.3% between 2001 and 2022, from 13,596 to 14,177.

Is Grand Falls-Windsor 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 worker42%strong on work, weak on safety · range 32–52%
Skilled employee50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–59%
Student51%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 40–62%
Family42%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 31–53%
Retirement53%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 40–66%
Foreign residents260 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population14,177 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent19.5 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings6,628 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate44.9 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,888 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 abroad1.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Households6,125 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Labour force participation rate53.7 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Median age49.2 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Grand Falls-Windsor 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 Grand Falls-Windsor?

The published population was 14,177 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Grand Falls-Windsor?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.7 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS.

What is the unemployment rate in Grand Falls-Windsor?

The unemployment rate is about 16.4 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Grand Falls-Windsor?

The median gross salary is 1,888 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Grand Falls-Windsor?

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

Is Grand Falls-Windsor a good place to live?

Grand Falls-Windsor 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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  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
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