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Living in McMasterville

McMasterville is a city in Canada. At the end of 2022, McMasterville had a population of 5,908. An unemployment rate of 4.76% was measured at the end of 2021. McMasterville had a foreign population of 210 at the end of 2021.

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

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 McMasterville.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in McMasterville?

The unemployment rate is about 4.8 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 4.76 % · Statistics Canada6
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in McMasterville is 4.8%. 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%974–6McMasterville 4.8%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
Median gross salary (regional)2,518 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca8Official
Unemployment rate4.76 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

McMasterville's nearest airport was YHU, 12 km away and offered 4 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count4 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km12 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYHU3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

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

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

For newcomers to Canada.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in McMasterville.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in McMasterville?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.8 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: 6.81 µg/m³ · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
McMasterville annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.8PM2.5µg/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 McMasterville is 6.8 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/m³16–7McMasterville 6.81 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 mean6.81 µg/m³31 Dec 2024data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Bonnyville5,915 residentsSaint-Pie5,921 residentsLes Coteaux5,892 residentsSaint-Henri5,988 residentsFernie5,801 residentsSt. Paul5,771 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of McMasterville was 3.1 km² at the end of 2021. Population density was 1,904 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in McMasterville?

The published population was 5,908 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada5

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
McMasterville residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.4%Foreign residents 3.6%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area3.12 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Foreign-resident share3.76 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents210 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density1,904 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Population5,908 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada5Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in McMasterville by year, residents3,9374,6735,4096,145200120052009201520225,908residents

Population rose 44.5% between 2001 and 2022, from 4,089 to 5,908.

Is McMasterville 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 worker52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–68%
Student55%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 43–67%
Family54%strong on family, weak on safety · range 42–66%
Retirement54%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 40–68%
Foreign residents210 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population5,908 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,518 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate4.76 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
PM2.5 — annual mean6.81 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca
City area3.12 km²31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in McMasterville 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 McMasterville?

The published population was 5,908 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in McMasterville?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.8 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 McMasterville?

The unemployment rate is about 4.8 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around McMasterville?

The median gross salary is 2,518 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in McMasterville?

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

Is McMasterville a good place to live?

McMasterville 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). McMasterville, Canada: salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/mcmasterville/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-26
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  8. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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