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Living in Renfrew

Renfrew is a city in Canada. Renfrew had a population of 8,298 at the end of 2022. The city faced an unemployment rate of 10.55% at the end of 2021. The foreign population count was 285 at the end of 2021.

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

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 Renfrew.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The number of dwellings in Renfrew reached 4,117 at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings4,117 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings3,954 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 285 people of 8,298 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 Renfrew is 10.6%. 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%7510–12Renfrew 10.6%51 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 rate43.8 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,888 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca10Official
Unemployment rate10.55 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Renfrew's nearest airport was YOW, 81 km away and offered 26 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count26 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km81 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYOW3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

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

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Renfrew.

Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 10.58 · Feb 9.93 · Mar 26.3 · Apr 26.89 · May 32.8 · Jun 34.41 · Jul 35.81 · Aug 35.95 · Sep 34.51 · Oct 28.59 · Nov 21.26 · Dec 14.72 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -38.14 · Feb -36.83 · Mar -32.36 · Apr -13.04 · May -5.09 · Jun 0.99 · Jul 7.2 · Aug 5.8 · Sep -1.75 · Oct -6.45 · Nov -17.68 · Dec -35.48 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -11.14 · Feb -10.1 · Mar -3.66 · Apr 4.59 · May 12.16 · Jun 17.52 · Jul 20.8 · Aug 19.96 · Sep 15.87 · Oct 8.05 · Nov 0.9 · Dec -6.76 °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
Camlachie8,308 residentsAylmer8,274 residentsTorbay8,258 residentsKapuskasing8,342 residentsKirkland Lake8,229 residentsTrail8,207 residents

Population and city profile

Renfrew spanned 12.8 km² at the end of 2021. The number of households reached 3,950 at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the population density reached 639.3 people per km².

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Renfrew residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.6%Foreign residents 3.4%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area12.81 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area12.81 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share3.63 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents285 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density639.3 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population8,298 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Renfrew by year, residents8,0658,2138,3618,509200120052009201520228,298residents

Population rose 0.9% between 2001 and 2022, from 8,223 to 8,298.

Is Renfrew 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 air quality · range 33–55%
Skilled employee52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–62%
Student52%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 40–64%
Family45%strong on family, weak on safety · range 33–57%
Retirement53%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 39–67%
Foreign residents285 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population8,298 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings4,117 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate43.8 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,888 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate10.55 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households3,950 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate49.1 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Renfrew 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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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Renfrew?

The median gross salary is 1,888 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Renfrew?

The unemployment rate is 10.55 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Renfrew?

The published population is 8,298 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Renfrew?

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

Is Renfrew a good place to live?

Renfrew 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). Renfrew, Canada: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/renfrew/ 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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  1. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistics Canada api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  8. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  10. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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