Living in Prévost

Prévost is a city in Canada, and the figures below are its published values. Its population was 14,043 at the end of 2022. Prévost had an unemployment rate of 6.23% at the end of 2021. Foreign residents numbered 375 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Prévost?

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 Prévost.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The dwelling count was 5,722 at the end of 2021.

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Dwellings	5,722 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁴Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings	5,532 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 375 people of 14,043 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

At the end of 2021, the employment rate stood at 62.2%. At the end of 2021, 66.3% of Prévost's working-age population was in the labour force.

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Prévost is 6.2%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Employment rate	62.2 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official
Median gross salary (regional)	2,277 EUR/month	31 Dec 2020	www150.statcan.gc.ca⁹Official
Unemployment rate	6.23 %country median 8.3%	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁷Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km	21 km	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports²Official
Nearest Major Airport Iata	YMX	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports²Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from −13.2°C in January to 18.9°C in July.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Climate Monthly Extreme High C	Jan 5.84 · Feb 2.3 · Mar 21.69 · Apr 23.64 · May 29.69 · Jun 30.02 · Jul 31.67 · Aug 30.15 · Sep 30.15 · Oct 25.09 · Nov 18.85 · Dec 13.51 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center¹Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low C	Jan -39.03 · Feb -37.95 · Mar -32.35 · Apr -18.09 · May -5.55 · Jun 0.72 · Jul 6.38 · Aug 5.08 · Sep -2.61 · Oct -7.08 · Nov -22.1 · Dec -34.92 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center¹Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by month	Jan -13.21 · Feb -11.85 · Mar -6.33 · Apr 2.68 · May 11.03 · Jun 16.26 · Jul 18.95 · Aug 17.95 · Sep 14.01 · Oct 6.44 · Nov -0.75 · Dec -8.72 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA 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

Matane14,034 residents Winkler14,066 residents Gravenhurst14,008 residents Dorchester13,980 residents Powell River14,148 residents Dolbeau-Mistassini13,936 residents

Population and city profile

An area of 34.3 km² comprised Prévost at the end of 2021. The city had 5,530 households at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the population density reached 399.3 people per km².

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Area	34.29 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official
City area	34.29 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁸Official
Foreign-resident share	2.75 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada³Official
Foreign residents	375 people	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada³Official
Population density	399.3 people/km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁸Official
Population	14,043 people	31 Dec 2022	Statistics Canada⁵Official

Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022

Population rose 65.5% between 2001 and 2022, from 8,484 to 14,043.

Is Prévost 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 worker51%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 40–62%

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

Student56%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 44–68%

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

Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–69%

Foreign residents375 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Population14,043 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada

Dwellings5,722 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Employment rate62.2 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Median gross salary (regional)2,277 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca

Unemployment rate6.23 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Households	5,530 households	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official
Labour force participation rate	66.3 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Prévost 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 Prévost?

The median gross salary is 2,277 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Prévost?

The unemployment rate is 6.23 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Prévost?

The published population is 14,043 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Prévost?

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

Is Prévost a good place to live?

Prévost 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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