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Living in Port Colborne

Port Colborne is a city in Canada. The population of Port Colborne totalled 19,035 at the end of 2022. The unemployment rate was 12.69% at the end of 2021. Port Colborne's foreign population totalled 1,720 at the end of 2021.

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

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

Housing and cost

For Port Colborne, 20.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the dwelling count totalled 10,219.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent20.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Dwellings10,219 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings8,710 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,720 people of 19,035 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

The employment rate was 47.4% at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, Port Colborne's labour force participation was 54.2%.

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Port Colborne is 12.7%. 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%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–14Port Colborne 12.7%18 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 rate47.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,055 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca11Official
Unemployment rate12.69 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km33 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYCM3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 13.17 · Feb 14.98 · Mar 22.67 · Apr 23.06 · May 28.61 · Jun 32.9 · Jul 33.88 · Aug 32.57 · Sep 31.1 · Oct 27.84 · Nov 20.78 · Dec 15.58 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -18.95 · Feb -23.24 · Mar -20.01 · Apr -9.91 · May -0.98 · Jun 4.43 · Jul 8.35 · Aug 12.76 · Sep 6.22 · Oct -0.26 · Nov -7.56 · Dec -14.62 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -3.1 · Feb -3.08 · Mar 0.72 · Apr 6.18 · May 12.71 · Jun 18.69 · Jul 22.44 · Aug 22.09 · Sep 18.55 · Oct 11.67 · Nov 5.48 · Dec 0.32 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Niagara-on-the-Lake18,981 residentsEsquimalt19,155 residentsPetawawa18,864 residentsOak Bay19,211 residentsCorner Brook19,333 residentsMidland18,737 residents

Population and city profile

Port Colborne covered an area of 122 km² at the end of 2021. Households in Port Colborne numbered 8,710 at the end of 2021. Port Colborne's median age was 50.4 years at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Port Colborne residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport91%Foreign residents 9%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area122 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area122 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share8.86 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Foreign residents1,720 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Population density164.2 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population19,035 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada5Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Port Colborne by year, residents18,52219,06319,60420,1452001200520092015202219,035residents

Population was 19,126 in 2001 and 19,035 in 2022.

Is Port Colborne 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 worker42%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 32–52%
Skilled employee50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–59%
Student51%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 40–62%
Family42%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 31–53%
Retirement52%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 39–65%
Foreign residents1,720 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population19,035 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent20.4 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings10,219 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate47.4 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,055 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad8.8 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Households8,710 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate54.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median age50.4 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Port Colborne 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.

What is the typical salary around Port Colborne?

The median gross salary is 2,055 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Port Colborne?

The unemployment rate is 12.69 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Port Colborne?

The published population is 19,035 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Port Colborne?

1,720 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Port Colborne a good place to live?

Port Colborne 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Port Colborne, Canada: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/port-colborne/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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