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Living in Powell River

Powell River is one of the cities recorded in Canada. Powell River had a population of 14,148 at the end of 2022. The unemployment rate was 7.74% at the end of 2021. Powell River's foreign population totalled 1,745 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Powell River?

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 Powell River.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

In Powell River, 19.9% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent19.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Dwellings6,718 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings6,402 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

12.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,745 people of 14,148 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Powell River is 7.7%. 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%1196–8Powell River 7.7%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 rate47.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,740 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca12Official
Unemployment rate7.74 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Powell River's nearest airport was YPW, 2 km away and offered 1 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km2 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYPW3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Powell River. 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 Powell River.

Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 9.48 · Feb 12.55 · Mar 17.96 · Apr 25.9 · May 27.59 · Jun 30.44 · Jul 33.71 · Aug 31.39 · Sep 31.04 · Oct 24.08 · Nov 14.88 · Dec 10.32 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -18.8 · Feb -14.55 · Mar -13.44 · Apr -6.27 · May -0.08 · Jun 3.76 · Jul 7.41 · Aug 6.56 · Sep 2.71 · Oct -3.49 · Nov -18.23 · Dec -19.18 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan 0.91 · Feb 0.76 · Mar 2.63 · Apr 5.7 · May 11.01 · Jun 13.77 · Jul 16.8 · Aug 16.81 · Sep 13.36 · Oct 8.14 · Nov 3.23 · Dec 0.16 °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
Parksville14,164 residentsGrand Falls-Windsor14,177 residentsLacombe14,229 residentsWinkler14,066 residentsPrévost14,043 residentsMatane14,034 residents

Population and city profile

Powell River's total area was 28.9 km² at the end of 2021. The city had 6,400 households at the end of 2021. Median age stood at 53.2 years at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Powell River residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport87.7%Foreign residents12.3%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area28.91 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
City area28.91 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Foreign-resident share12.8 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents1,745 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density482.4 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Population14,148 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Powell River by year, residents13,10613,47913,85214,2252001200520092015202214,148residents

Population rose 4.5% between 2001 and 2022, from 13,534 to 14,148.

Is Powell River 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 employee51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–60%
Student50%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 39–61%
Family46%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 35–57%
Retirement52%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 39–65%
Foreign residents1,745 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population14,148 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent19.9 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings6,718 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate47.2 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,740 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 abroad12.8 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Households6,400 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Labour force participation rate51.1 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Median age53.2 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Powell River 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 Powell River?

The median gross salary is 1,740 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Powell River?

The unemployment rate is 7.74 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Powell River?

The published population is 14,148 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Powell River?

1,745 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Powell River a good place to live?

Powell River 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). Powell River, Canada: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/powell-river/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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