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Living in Port-Cartier

In Port-Cartier, unemployment is 6.5% (2021).

Port-Cartier had a population of 6,497 at the end of 2022. Port-Cartier's unemployment stood at 6.47% at the end of 2021. Foreign residents numbered 65 at the end of 2021.

Last checked 2026-09-2613 sources

Population6,497people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (region)3,203EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate6.47%country median 8.4% — 23% belowOfficial source · Statistics Canada
Recorded crime3,673incidents 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 74% of Canadian cities that publish it and less recorded crime than 91% of Canadian cities that publish it.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Port-Cartier?

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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 Port-Cartier.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The dwelling count was 3,307 at the end of 2021.

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

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Port-Cartier 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 plan6Official · national market
Dwellings3,307 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Main residence dwellings2,918 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Is Port-Cartier a good place to live?

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 40–62%
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 safety, weak on admin · range 40–68%

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Port-Cartier?

The unemployment rate is about 6.5 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 6.47 % · Statistics Canada11
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Port-Cartier is 6.5%. Of 515 cities with data, 125 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate53.6 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,203 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca13Official
Unemployment rate6.47 %country median 8.4%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official

Public employment service

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

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Safety

How safe is Port-Cartier?

Police recorded about 3,673 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 citiesPort-Cartier highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Port-Cartier 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 residents3,673 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police2Official · county

Mobility and administration

Port-Cartier's nearest airport was YZV, 48 km away and offered 11 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport11 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Distance to the nearest major airport48 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)YZV3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Port-Cartier. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

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Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Monthly extreme high temperatureJan 1.77 · Feb 1.75 · Mar 3.94 · Apr 12.96 · May 23.69 · Jun 26.78 · Jul 27.77 · Aug 26.61 · Sep 23.71 · Oct 19.12 · Nov 12.84 · Dec 8.24 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid
Monthly extreme low temperatureJan -36.37 · Feb -33.21 · Mar -30.61 · Apr -18.78 · May -6.08 · Jun -0.12 · Jul 7.01 · Aug 5.26 · Sep 0.16 · Oct -6.58 · Nov -19.47 · Dec -27.53 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -13.77 · Feb -13 · Mar -7.86 · Apr -1.11 · May 6.49 · Jun 12.18 · Jul 16.07 · Aug 15.64 · Sep 11.08 · Oct 4.95 · Nov -1.72 · Dec -9.09 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid

Population and city profile

The city covered 1,092.8 km² at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, Port-Cartier had 2,915 households. The population density of Port-Cartier stood at 6 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Port-Cartier?

The published population was 6,497 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada9

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area1,093 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
City area1,093 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada12Official
Foreign-resident share1.03 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Foreign residents65 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Population density6 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada12Official
Population6,497 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada9Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022

Population fell 9.1% between 2001 and 2022, from 7,147 to 6,497.

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households2,915 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Labour force participation rate57.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Alternatives for people set on Port-Cartier

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 Port-Cartier alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 714 km, better on 2 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 11.7% Blainville vs 1.0% Port-Cartier+1038%
  • Residents: 62,700 Blainville vs 6,497 Port-Cartier+865%
  • Median gross pay, region: €2,789 Blainville vs €3,203 Port-Cartier−13%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,099 Blainville vs 3,673 Port-Cartierno percentage
  • Unemployment: 5.6% Blainville vs 6.5% Port-Cartier−14%
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Alternative cities in Canada

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Princeville6,574 residentsRocky Mountain House6,603 residentsStephenville6,604 residentsMont-Joli6,378 residentsPointe-Calumet6,378 residentsSlave Lake6,377 residents

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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Port-Cartier when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

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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 Port-Cartier?

The published population was 6,497 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

How safe is Port-Cartier?

Police recorded about 3,673 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 Police.

What is the unemployment rate in Port-Cartier?

The unemployment rate is about 6.5 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Port-Cartier?

The median gross salary is 3,203 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Port-Cartier?

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

Is Port-Cartier a good place to live?

Port-Cartier 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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