Living in Laurentides

In Laurentides, unemployment is 3.6% (2021).

In 2021, Laurentides had a population of 15,768. At the end of 2021, the unemployment rate in Laurentides was 5.3%. At the end of 2021, the population density reached 1,234.1 people per km².

Last checked 2026-09-2612 sources

Population15,768people11 May 2021Official source · Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres (Table 98-10-0011-01)

Median gross salary (region)2,113EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca

Unemployment rate3.6%country median 8.4% — 57% belowOfficial source · www150.statcan.gc.ca

Recorded crime3,673incidents 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

Lower unemployment than any other Canadian city that publishes it and less recorded crime than 91% of Canadian cities that publish it.

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Housing and cost

At the end of 2021, the dwelling count totalled 609.

No city-level rent figure is published for Laurentides. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€50

Mobile plan, 10 GB€24

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited	49.79 EUR/month	30 Sept 2026	Bell Fibe 500 home internet¹Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB	24.27 EUR/month	30 Sept 2026	Public Mobile 50GB plan⁷Official · national market
Dwellings	609 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁸Official
Main residence dwellings	328 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁹Official

Is Laurentides a good place to live?

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Remote worker47%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 36–58%

Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on education · range 46–66%

Student41%strong on legal route, weak on education · range 29–53%

Family58%strong on family, weak on education · range 46–70%

Retirement52%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 38–66%

Work and income

Employment rates for Laurentides measured 46.9% at the end of 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in Laurentides?

The unemployment rate is 3.6 % (2021). Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca¹²

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Laurentides is 3.6%. Of 515 cities with data, 125 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

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Laurentides 3.6%

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Employment rate	46.9 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁹Official
Median gross salary (regional)	2,113 EUR/month	31 Dec 2020	www150.statcan.gc.ca¹¹Official
Unemployment rate	3.6 %country median 8.4%	31 Dec 2021	www150.statcan.gc.ca¹²Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Laurentides. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

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Safety

How safe is Laurentides?

Police recorded about 3,673 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 citiesLaurentides highlighted among comparable cities

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents	3,673 incidents per 100,000	31 Dec 2025	Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police²Official · county

Mobility and administration

Laurentides's nearest airport was YQB, 77 km away and offered 18 direct destinations.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport	18 count	3 Aug 2026	OpenFlights⁴Official
Distance to the nearest major airport	77 km	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports⁵Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)	YQB	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports⁵Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Laurentides. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

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Climate and air quality

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Monthly extreme high temperature	Jan 2.68 · Feb 1.29 · Mar 21.72 · Apr 21.89 · May 29.06 · Jun 33.73 · Jul 33.29 · Aug 29.68 · Sep 29.89 · Oct 24.37 · Nov 17.62 · Dec 9.86 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center³Official · coordinate grid
Monthly extreme low temperature	Jan -42.14 · Feb -39.18 · Mar -34.22 · Apr -25.93 · May -4.74 · Jun -0.78 · Jul 5.94 · Aug 4.1 · Sep -3.37 · Oct -10.01 · Nov -22.82 · Dec -33.7 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center³Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by month	Jan -14.71 · Feb -12.99 · Mar -7.51 · Apr 1.62 · May 10.19 · Jun 15.58 · Jul 18.3 · Aug 17.22 · Sep 13.07 · Oct 5.71 · Nov -1.54 · Dec -10.02 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center³Official · coordinate grid

Population and city profile

Laurentides spanned 12.8 km² at the end of 2021. The number of households reached 325 at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Laurentides?

The published population was 15,768 people in May 2021. Source: Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres (Table 98-10-0011-01)⁶

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Area	515.6 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁹Official
City area	12.78 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada¹⁰Official · population centre
Population density	1,234 people/km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada¹⁰Official · population centre
Population	15,768 people	11 May 2021	Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres (Table 98-10-0011-01)⁶Official

Additional context

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Households	325 households	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁹Official
Labour force participation rate	50.4 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁹Official

Alternatives for people set on Laurentides

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Alternative cities in Canada

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Kenora15,766 residents West Nipissing15,744 residents Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines15,861 residents Lavaltrie15,619 residents Mississippi Mills15,555 residents Sooke15,991 residents

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

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Common questions

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How many people live in Laurentides?

The published population was 15,768 people in May 2021. Source: Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres (Table 98-10-0011-01).

How safe is Laurentides?

What is the unemployment rate in Laurentides?

The unemployment rate is 3.6 % (2021). Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the typical salary around Laurentides?

The median gross salary is 2,113 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

Is Laurentides a good place to live?

Laurentides 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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Bell Fibe 500 home internet bell.ca · checked 2026-09-15
Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-09-25
NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres (Table 98-10-0011-01) www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-09-25
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