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Living in Parry Sound

Parry Sound is one of the cities recorded in Canada. Its population was 6,909 at the end of 2022. The city faced an unemployment rate of 9.46% at the end of 2021. Parry Sound had a foreign population of 480 at the end of 2021.

Higher unemployment than 61% of Canadian cities that publish it and dirtier air than 61% of Canadian cities that publish it.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Parry Sound?

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 Parry Sound.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The city had 3,518 dwellings at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings3,518 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings3,197 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Work and income

At the end of 2021, the employment rate stood at 49.2%. At the end of 2021, 54.3% of Parry Sound's working-age population was in the labour force.

What is the unemployment rate in Parry Sound?

The unemployment rate is about 9.5 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 9.46 % · Statistics Canada8
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Parry Sound is 9.5%. 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%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–10Parry Sound 9.5%75 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 rate49.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,759 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca10Official
Unemployment rate9.46 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km71 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYQA3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

The annual PM2.5 concentration measured 4.7 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Is the air quality good in Parry Sound?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.7 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: 4.67 µg/m³ · Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Parry Sound annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.7PM2.5µg/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 Parry Sound is 4.7 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/m³134–5Parry Sound 4.712 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 mean4.67 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 8.7 · Feb 7.5 · Mar 22.98 · Apr 25.72 · May 30.02 · Jun 31.37 · Jul 33.14 · Aug 32.34 · Sep 30.88 · Oct 26.08 · Nov 19.83 · Dec 13.38 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -33.51 · Feb -32.38 · Mar -34.57 · Apr -15.55 · May -4.31 · Jun 1.32 · Jul 6.69 · Aug 6.56 · Sep 1.35 · Oct -5.53 · Nov -14.82 · Dec -34.4 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -8.58 · Feb -8.46 · Mar -3.15 · Apr 4.09 · May 10.67 · Jun 16.15 · Jul 19.83 · Aug 19.57 · Sep 15.9 · Oct 8.64 · Nov 2.21 · Dec -4.32 °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
Campbellton6,921 residentsPerth6,824 residentsDrayton Valley6,802 residentsPlessisville6,795 residentsKentville6,770 residentsSaint-Félix-de-Valois7,053 residents

Population and city profile

Parry Sound's total area was 13.1 km² at the end of 2021. The household count for Parry Sound was 3,195 at the end of 2021. Parry Sound's population density measured 524.9 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Parry Sound?

The published population was 6,909 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Parry Sound residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93.1%Foreign residents 6.9%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area13.1 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area13.1 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share7.45 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents480 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density524.9 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population6,909 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Parry Sound by year, residents5,9736,3086,6436,978200120052009201520226,909residents

Population rose 8.2% between 2001 and 2022, from 6,383 to 6,909.

Is Parry Sound 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 worker44%strong on work, weak on safety · range 33–55%
Skilled employee52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–62%
Student52%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 40–64%
Family46%strong on family, weak on safety · range 34–58%
Retirement53%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–67%
Foreign residents480 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population6,909 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings3,518 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate49.2 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,759 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate9.46 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households3,195 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate54.3 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Parry Sound 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 Parry Sound?

The published population was 6,909 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Parry Sound?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.7 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS.

What is the unemployment rate in Parry Sound?

The unemployment rate is about 9.5 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Parry Sound?

The median gross salary is 1,759 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Parry Sound?

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

Is Parry Sound a good place to live?

Parry Sound 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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  1. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-05
  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
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistics Canada api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  8. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  10. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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