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Living in Melfort

In Melfort, unemployment is 6.3% (2021).

At the end of 2022, Melfort had a population of 6,060. An unemployment rate of 6.29% was measured at the end of 2021. Melfort had a foreign population of 440 at the end of 2021.

Last checked 2026-10-0212 sources

Population6,060people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (region)2,353EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate6.29%country median 8.4% — 25% belowOfficial source · Statistics Canada
Recorded crime14,001incidents per 100,000country median 4,873 — 187% aboveOfficial source · Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, police services in Saskatchewan (Table 351001-0082-01)

Lower unemployment than 75% of Canadian cities that publish it and more recorded crime than any other Canadian city that publishes it.

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

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Housing and cost

The dwelling count was 2,788 at the end of 2021.

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

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Melfort recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€50
Mobile plan, 10 GB€24
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited49.79 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Bell Fibe 500 home internet1Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB24.27 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Public Mobile 50GB plan5Official · national market
Dwellings2,788 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Main residence dwellings2,575 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Is Melfort a good place to live?

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Remote worker47%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 37–57%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on education · range 44–64%
Student40%strong on legal route, weak on education · range 29–51%
Family39%strong on family, weak on education · range 29–49%
Retirement47%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 35–59%

Work and income

Melfort's employment rate reached 60% at the end of 2021. Melfort had a labour force participation rate of 64.2% at the end of 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in Melfort?

The unemployment rate is about 6.3 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 6.29 % · Statistics Canada10
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Melfort is 6.3%. Of 515 cities with data, 125 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate60 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,353 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca12Official
Unemployment rate6.29 %country median 8.4%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Public employment service

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

Country-level information

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Safety

How safe is Melfort?

Police recorded about 14,001 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, police services in Saskatchewan (Table 351001-0082-01)2

Recorded crime across major citiesMelfort highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Melfort highlighted

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
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents14,001 incidents per 100,000country median 4,87331 Dec 2025Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, police services in Saskatchewan (Table 351001-0082-01)2Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Distance to the nearest major airport80 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)YPA3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

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

Monthly mean temperatures were −16.9°C in January and 18.8°C in July.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Monthly extreme high temperatureJan 1.89 · Feb 3.74 · Mar 18.79 · Apr 28.96 · May 29.02 · Jun 38.22 · Jul 36.86 · Aug 36.48 · Sep 33.31 · Oct 24.68 · Nov 13.33 · Dec 5.05 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid
Monthly extreme low temperatureJan -48.74 · Feb -41.58 · Mar -39.81 · Apr -21.58 · May -7.98 · Jun -0.46 · Jul 4.75 · Aug 1.07 · Sep -5.7 · Oct -14.85 · Nov -32.76 · Dec -41.52 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -16.85 · Feb -15.4 · Mar -7.35 · Apr 2.89 · May 10.29 · Jun 15.73 · Jul 18.83 · Aug 17.44 · Sep 11.48 · Oct 2.72 · Nov -6.42 · Dec -14.57 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid

Population and city profile

The city covered 14.7 km² at the end of 2021. The number of households reached 2,575 at the end of 2021. Melfort's population density measured 404.2 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Melfort?

The published population was 6,060 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada8

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area14.73 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
City area14.73 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Foreign-resident share7.57 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Foreign residents440 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Population density404.2 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Population6,060 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada8Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022

Population rose 5.7% between 2001 and 2022, from 5,734 to 6,060.

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households2,575 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Labour force participation rate64.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Alternatives for people set on Melfort

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Blainville as a Melfort alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2347 km, better on 4 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Residents: 62,700 Blainville vs 6,060 Melfort+935%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,099 Blainville vs 14,001 Melfort−85%
  • Foreign residents: 11.7% Blainville vs 7.6% Melfort+55%
  • Median gross pay, region: €2,789 Blainville vs €2,353 Melfort+19%
  • Unemployment: 5.6% Blainville vs 6.3% Melfort−11%
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Alternative cities in Canada

Other cities in Canada to compare with Melfort, nearest in population first.

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Saint-Césaire6,060 residentsBay Roberts6,085 residentsLac-Brome6,093 residentsAlmonte6,098 residentsRedcliff6,104 residentsPetrolia6,129 residents

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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 Melfort?

The published population was 6,060 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

How safe is Melfort?

Police recorded about 14,001 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, police services in Saskatchewan (Table 351001-0082-01).

What is the unemployment rate in Melfort?

The unemployment rate is about 6.3 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Melfort?

The median gross salary is 2,353 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Melfort?

440 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Melfort a good place to live?

Melfort 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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  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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