Living in Gravenhurst

Gravenhurst is a city in Canada, and the figures below are its published values. At the end of 2022, Gravenhurst had a population of 14,008. At the end of 2021, unemployment in Gravenhurst reached 10.62%. Gravenhurst had a foreign population of 975 at the end of 2021.

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

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 Gravenhurst.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Gravenhurst recorded 8,271 dwellings at the end of 2021.

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Dwellings	8,271 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁴Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings	5,496 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 975 people of 14,008 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

For Gravenhurst, the employment rate was 49.1% at the end of 2021. Gravenhurst recorded 55% in labour force participation at the end of 2021.

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Gravenhurst is 10.6%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Employment rate	49.1 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official
Median gross salary (regional)	1,851 EUR/month	31 Dec 2020	www150.statcan.gc.ca⁹Official
Unemployment rate	10.62 %country median 8.3%	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁷Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km	8 km	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports²Official
Nearest Major Airport Iata	YQA	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports²Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Gravenhurst. 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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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Gravenhurst.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from −8.1°C in January to 20.8°C in July.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Climate Monthly Extreme High C	Jan 11.34 · Feb 11.62 · Mar 26.49 · Apr 26.9 · May 32.63 · Jun 33 · Jul 35.47 · Aug 35.24 · Sep 32.82 · Oct 29.11 · Nov 21.74 · Dec 13.44 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center¹Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low C	Jan -34.44 · Feb -33.88 · Mar -35.61 · Apr -15.16 · May -4.86 · Jun 2.06 · Jul 5.94 · Aug 6.49 · Sep 1.25 · Oct -5.2 · Nov -14.51 · Dec -34.72 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center¹Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by month	Jan -8.11 · Feb -7.72 · Mar -2.38 · Apr 4.78 · May 11.78 · Jun 17.35 · Jul 20.82 · Aug 20.3 · Sep 16.49 · Oct 8.9 · Nov 2.3 · Dec -4.1 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center¹Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities

Matane14,034 residents Dorchester13,980 residents Prévost14,043 residents Winkler14,066 residents Dolbeau-Mistassini13,936 residents Powell River14,148 residents

Population and city profile

Gravenhurst spanned 489.1 km² at the end of 2021. The number of households reached 5,495 at the end of 2021. The city recorded a population density of 26.9 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Area	489.1 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official
City area	489.1 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁸Official
Foreign-resident share	8.04 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada³Official
Foreign residents	975 people	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada³Official
Population density	26.9 people/km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁸Official
Population	14,008 people	31 Dec 2022	Statistics Canada⁵Official

Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022

Population rose 23.5% between 2001 and 2022, from 11,338 to 14,008.

Is Gravenhurst 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 worker44%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 33–55%

Skilled employee52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–62%

Student52%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 40–64%

Family45%strong on family, weak on safety · range 33–57%

Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–68%

Foreign residents975 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Population14,008 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada

Dwellings8,271 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Employment rate49.1 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Median gross salary (regional)1,851 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca

Unemployment rate10.62 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Households	5,495 households	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official
Labour force participation rate	55 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Gravenhurst 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 Gravenhurst?

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

What is the unemployment rate in Gravenhurst?

The unemployment rate is 10.62 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Gravenhurst?

The published population is 14,008 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Gravenhurst?

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

Is Gravenhurst a good place to live?

Gravenhurst 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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Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
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