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Living in Princeville

Princeville is one of the cities recorded in Canada. Princeville numbered 3,167 residents at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, unemployment in Princeville reached 17.4%. The city recorded a population density of 3.1 people per km² at the end of 2021.

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

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 Princeville.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The number of dwellings in Princeville reached 1,969 at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings1,969 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings1,432 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Work and income

Princeville's employment rate reached 44.5% at the end of 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in Princeville?

The unemployment rate is 17.1 % (2021). Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca9

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Princeville is 17.1%. 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%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–18Princeville 17.1%1 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate44.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,037 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca8Official
Unemployment rate17.1 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021www150.statcan.gc.ca9Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Princeville's nearest airport was YQY, 106 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km106 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYQY3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Princeville?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.4 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: 4.38 µg/m³ · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Princeville annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.4PM2.5µg/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 Princeville is 4.4 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/m³134–5Princeville 4.412 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 mean4.38 µg/m³31 Dec 2024data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 12.04 · Feb 9.27 · Mar 15.96 · Apr 18.61 · May 22.65 · Jun 27.38 · Jul 28 · Aug 31.26 · Sep 27.93 · Oct 22.83 · Nov 17.25 · Dec 13.68 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -19.17 · Feb -21.92 · Mar -18.19 · Apr -8.13 · May -2.69 · Jun 2.28 · Jul 9.02 · Aug 10.48 · Sep 5.96 · Oct -0.5 · Nov -9.76 · Dec -14.88 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -4.3 · Feb -5.18 · Mar -2.42 · Apr 2.45 · May 7.66 · Jun 12.94 · Jul 18.3 · Aug 19.23 · Sep 15.73 · Oct 10.21 · Nov 4.61 · Dec -0.43 °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
Central York3,317 residentsLa Ronge2,892 residentsButternut Valley3,527 residentsSaint-Michel3,669 residentsEastern Charlotte2,495 residentsVille-Marie2,452 residents

Population and city profile

Princeville covered an area of 1,025.7 km² at the end of 2021. Households in Princeville numbered 1,430 at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Princeville?

The published population was 3,167 people in May 2021. Source: Statistics Canada6

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area1,026 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area1,026 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population density3.1 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population3,167 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Is Princeville 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 employee51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–61%
Student53%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 41–65%
Family43%strong on family, weak on safety · range 31–55%
Retirement54%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 40–68%
Population3,167 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings1,969 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate44.5 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,037 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate17.1 %31 Dec 2021Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
PM2.5 — annual mean4.38 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households1,430 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate53.7 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Princeville 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 Princeville?

The published population was 3,167 people in May 2021. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Princeville?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.4 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Princeville?

The unemployment rate is 17.1 % (2021). Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the typical salary around Princeville?

The median gross salary is 2,037 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

Is Princeville a good place to live?

Princeville 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. data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-26
  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-05
  7. Statistics Canada api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  8. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27
  9. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-26

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