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Living in Mont-Laurier

Mont-Laurier is one of the cities recorded in Canada. The population of Mont-Laurier totalled 14,494 at the end of 2022. Mont-Laurier's unemployment stood at 6.92% at the end of 2021. Mont-Laurier was home to 160 foreign residents at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Mont-Laurier?

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 Mont-Laurier.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The city had 7,223 dwellings at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings7,223 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings6,698 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Work and income

The employment rate of 54.6% was recorded at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, Mont-Laurier's labour force participation was 58.7%.

What is the unemployment rate in Mont-Laurier?

The unemployment rate is about 6.9 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 6.92 % · Statistics Canada8
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Mont-Laurier is 6.9%. 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%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8Mont-Laurier 6.9%103 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 rate54.6 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,703 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca10Official
Unemployment rate6.92 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km114 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYND3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from −14°C in January to 19.1°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Mont-Laurier?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 3.9 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 3.92 µg/m³ · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Mont-Laurier annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5253.9PM2.5µg/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 Mont-Laurier is 3.9 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/m³333–4Mont-Laurier 3.913 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/m³16–71 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 mean3.92 µg/m³31 Dec 2024data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 5.2 · Feb 1.9 · Mar 23.28 · Apr 24.44 · May 31.96 · Jun 31.52 · Jul 34.4 · Aug 32.54 · Sep 33.43 · Oct 27.01 · Nov 17.8 · Dec 12.76 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -44.99 · Feb -42.09 · Mar -33.27 · Apr -20.33 · May -5.8 · Jun 0.46 · Jul 6.05 · Aug 4.55 · Sep -3.45 · Oct -7.54 · Nov -22.44 · Dec -37.26 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -13.97 · Feb -12.6 · Mar -6.86 · Apr 2.55 · May 11 · Jun 16.27 · Jul 19.08 · Aug 18.22 · Sep 14.15 · Oct 6.44 · Nov -0.85 · Dec -9.37 °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
Ingersoll14,485 residentsCanmore14,530 residentsRosemère14,532 residentsHigh River14,438 residentsBeauharnois14,387 residentsBrooks14,623 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Mont-Laurier was 587.4 km² at the end of 2021. The household count for Mont-Laurier was 6,695 at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the population density reached 24.1 people per km².

How many people live in Mont-Laurier?

The published population was 14,494 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Mont-Laurier residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.9%Foreign residents 1.1%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area587.4 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area587.4 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share1.17 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents160 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density24.1 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population14,494 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Mont-Laurier by year, residents12,97713,52014,06314,6062001200520092015202214,494residents

Population rose 10.7% between 2001 and 2022, from 13,089 to 14,494.

Is Mont-Laurier 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 worker46%strong on work, weak on safety · range 35–57%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Student53%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 41–65%
Family49%strong on family, weak on safety · range 37–61%
Retirement53%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–67%
Foreign residents160 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population14,494 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings7,223 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate54.6 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,703 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate6.92 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households6,695 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate58.7 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Mont-Laurier 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 Mont-Laurier?

The published population was 14,494 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Mont-Laurier?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 3.9 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Mont-Laurier?

The unemployment rate is about 6.9 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Mont-Laurier?

The median gross salary is 1,703 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Mont-Laurier?

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

Is Mont-Laurier a good place to live?

Mont-Laurier 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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Sources

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  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
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  10. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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