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Living in Lac-Brome

Lac-Brome is one of the cities recorded in Canada. Its population was 6,093 at the end of 2022. The city faced an unemployment rate of 5.55% at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the foreign population in Lac-Brome numbered 345.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Lac-Brome?

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 Lac-Brome.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

At the end of 2021, the dwelling count totalled 3,683.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings3,683 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings2,828 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Lac-Brome?

The unemployment rate is about 5.6 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 5.55 % · Statistics Canada9
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Lac-Brome is 5.6%. 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%974–6Lac-Brome 5.6%119 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%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate50 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,685 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca11Official
Unemployment rate5.55 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Lac-Brome's nearest airport was YHU, 78 km away and offered 4 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count4 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km78 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYHU3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Lac-Brome?

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: 6.28 µg/m³ · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Lac-Brome 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 Lac-Brome 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/m³16–7Lac-Brome 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 mean6.28 µg/m³31 Dec 2024data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 12.93 · Feb 17.04 · Mar 22.86 · Apr 25.24 · May 29.83 · Jun 32.16 · Jul 33.95 · Aug 29.96 · Sep 30.48 · Oct 25.67 · Nov 19.65 · Dec 16.13 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -37.52 · Feb -36.9 · Mar -31 · Apr -14.1 · May -3.93 · Jun 1.8 · Jul 6.74 · Aug 6.02 · Sep -1.42 · Oct -6.01 · Nov -17.79 · Dec -32.82 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -10.04 · Feb -8.95 · Mar -3.41 · Apr 4.32 · May 11.85 · Jun 16.89 · Jul 19.76 · Aug 18.79 · Sep 14.9 · Oct 7.68 · Nov 0.79 · Dec -5.96 °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
Bay Roberts6,085 residentsRedcliff6,104 residentsMelfort6,060 residentsSaint-Césaire6,060 residentsPetrolia6,129 residentsPeachland6,159 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2021, the city's area measured 206.9 km². Lac-Brome counted 2,830 households at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the population density reached 28.6 people per km².

How many people live in Lac-Brome?

The published population was 6,093 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Lac-Brome residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport94.3%Foreign residents 5.7%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area206.9 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
City area206.9 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Foreign-resident share5.94 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Foreign residents345 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population density28.6 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Population6,093 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada7Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Lac-Brome by year, residents5,4485,6795,9106,141200120052009201520226,093residents

Population rose 7.3% between 2001 and 2022, from 5,677 to 6,093.

Is Lac-Brome 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 safety · range 34–56%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Student51%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 39–63%
Family51%strong on family, weak on safety · range 39–63%
Retirement53%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–67%
Foreign residents345 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population6,093 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings3,683 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate50 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,685 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate5.55 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households2,830 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Labour force participation rate53.1 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Lac-Brome 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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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Lac-Brome?

The published population was 6,093 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Lac-Brome?

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 Lac-Brome?

The unemployment rate is about 5.6 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Lac-Brome?

The median gross salary is 1,685 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Lac-Brome?

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

Is Lac-Brome a good place to live?

Lac-Brome 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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