Living in Mount Forest

In Mount Forest, unemployment is 6.1% (2021).

The population of Mount Forest totalled 5,040 in 2021. Mount Forest had an unemployment rate of 6.1% at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the population density reached 1,352.9 people per km².

Last checked 2026-09-2612 sources

Population5,040people11 May 2021Official source · Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres (Table 98-10-0011-01)

Median gross salary (region)2,331EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca

Unemployment rate6.1%country median 8.4% — 27% belowOfficial source · www150.statcan.gc.ca

Recorded crime4,296incidents 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 78% of Canadian cities that publish it and less recorded crime than 69% of Canadian cities that publish it.

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Housing and cost

The city had 4,987 dwellings at the end of 2021.

No city-level rent figure is published for Mount Forest. 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	4,987 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁸Official
Main residence dwellings	4,793 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁹Official

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 39–61%

Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on education · range 47–67%

Student46%strong on legal route, weak on education · range 34–58%

Family51%strong on family, weak on education · range 39–63%

Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–68%

Work and income

At the end of 2021, the employment rate stood at 59.5%.

What is the unemployment rate in Mount Forest?

The unemployment rate is 6.1 % (2021). Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca¹²

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Mount Forest is 6.1%. Of 515 cities with data, 125 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

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Mount Forest 6.1%

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Employment rate	59.5 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁹Official
Median gross salary (regional)	2,331 EUR/month	31 Dec 2020	www150.statcan.gc.ca¹¹Official
Unemployment rate	6.1 %country median 8.4%	31 Dec 2021	www150.statcan.gc.ca¹²Official

Public employment service

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

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Safety

How safe is Mount Forest?

Police recorded about 4,296 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 citiesMount Forest 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	4,296 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

Mount Forest's nearest airport was YKF, 64 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport	2 count	3 Aug 2026	OpenFlights⁴Official
Distance to the nearest major airport	64 km	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports⁵Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)	YKF	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports⁵Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Mount Forest. 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 12.21 · Feb 15 · Mar 24.52 · Apr 24.35 · May 30.98 · Jun 33.95 · Jul 34.77 · Aug 34.72 · Sep 34.19 · Oct 28.59 · Nov 21.62 · Dec 15.37 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center³Official · coordinate grid
Monthly extreme low temperature	Jan -25.01 · Feb -27.62 · Mar -26.05 · Apr -17.79 · May -4.29 · Jun 1.07 · Jul 6.64 · Aug 7.45 · Sep 1.56 · Oct -4.61 · Nov -15.51 · Dec -23.11 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center³Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by month	Jan -7.28 · Feb -7.2 · Mar -2.18 · Apr 4.4 · May 11.26 · Jun 16.98 · Jul 20.52 · Aug 19.86 · Sep 16.04 · Oct 8.51 · Nov 2.03 · Dec -3.78 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center³Official · coordinate grid

Population and city profile

Mount Forest spanned 3.7 km² at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, Mount Forest had 4,795 households.

How many people live in Mount Forest?

The published population was 5,040 people in May 2021. Source: Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres (Table 98-10-0011-01)⁶

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Area	526.3 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁹Official
City area	3.73 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada¹⁰Official · population centre
Population density	1,353 people/km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada¹⁰Official · population centre
Population	5,040 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	4,795 households	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁹Official
Labour force participation rate	63.3 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁹Official

Alternatives for people set on Mount Forest

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Alternative cities in Canada

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Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce5,035 residents Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue4,984 residents Marystown5,132 residents Mill Bay4,949 residents Metchosin5,142 residents Flin Flon4,940 residents

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Common questions

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How many people live in Mount Forest?

The published population was 5,040 people in May 2021. Source: Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres (Table 98-10-0011-01).

How safe is Mount Forest?

What is the unemployment rate in Mount Forest?

The unemployment rate is 6.1 % (2021). Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the typical salary around Mount Forest?

The median gross salary is 2,331 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

Is Mount Forest a good place to live?

Mount Forest 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
Public Mobile 50GB plan publicmobile.ca · checked 2026-09-15
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