Living in Saint-Eustache

Saint-Eustache is a city in Canada. Foreign-born residents accounted for 10.5% of the population in 2021. The bachelor’s-or-higher share was 15.1% in 2021. In May 2021, 15.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing.

Lower unemployment than 78% of Canadian cities that publish it and dirtier air than 74% of Canadian cities that publish it.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Saint-Eustache?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Households spending over 30% of income on rent	15.1 %	11 May 2021	Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population¹²Official
Dwellings	19,396 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁵Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings	18,958 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official

Work and income

The unemployment rate was 6% in May 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in Saint-Eustache?

The unemployment rate is 6 % (May 2021). Source: Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population¹²

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Saint-Eustache is 6.0%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Employment rate	60.9 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official
Median gross salary (regional)	2,037 EUR/month	31 Dec 2020	www150.statcan.gc.ca¹⁵Official
Unemployment rate	6 %country median 8.3%	11 May 2021	Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population¹²Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Metric	Value	Period	Source
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct	0.5 %	11 May 2021	Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population¹²Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct	3.6 %	11 May 2021	Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population¹²Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct	3.4 %	11 May 2021	Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population¹²Official
Nearest airport	YMX	13 Jun 2026	OurAirports — airports.csv⁴Official
Distance to nearest airport	16.4 km	13 Jun 2026	OurAirports — airports.csv⁴Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 5.13 µg/m³ in 2024. Annual NO₂ was 7.91 µg/m³ in 2024.

Is the air quality good in Saint-Eustache?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.1 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

PM2.5 — annual mean: 5.13 µg/m³ · Official ECCC/NAPS 2024 annual daily-mean station observations, reproducibly aggregated as an arithmetic mean for eligible stations within 25 km of the target city coordinate. This is a derived place observation, not an asserted municipal monitor aggregate.²

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

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 Saint-Eustache is 5.1 µg/m³. Of 92 cities with data, 33 have annual PM2.5 of 3 to under 4 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
NO₂ — annual mean	7.91 µg/m³country median 6.9	2024	Official ECCC/NAPS 2024 station DMean observation retained at source grain; no place value is asserted because the approved 25 km observation condition is not met.³Official
PM2.5 — annual mean	5.13 µg/m³country median 3.7	2024	Official ECCC/NAPS 2024 annual daily-mean station observations, reproducibly aggregated as an arithmetic mean for eligible stations within 25 km of the target city coordinate. This is a derived place observation, not an asserted municipal monitor aggregate.²Official
Climate Monthly Extreme High C	Jan 7.79 · Feb 11.35 · Mar 22.78 · Apr 26.02 · May 30.99 · Jun 32.77 · Jul 36.61 · Aug 34.73 · Sep 34.17 · Oct 26.37 · Nov 20.63 · Dec 17.12 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center¹Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low C	Jan -41.45 · Feb -35.98 · Mar -32.83 · Apr -11.88 · May -2.87 · Jun 3.11 · Jul 8.64 · Aug 7.66 · Sep 0.72 · Oct -4.58 · Nov -20.9 · Dec -34.8 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center¹Official
Average temperature by month	Jan -11.25 · Feb -9.59 · Mar -3.32 · Apr 5.4 · May 13.16 · Jun 18.53 · Jul 21.72 · Aug 21.09 · Sep 16.85 · Oct 8.81 · Nov 1.43 · Dec -6.62 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center¹Official

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities

Vernon44,519 residents West Vancouver44,122 residents Quinte West46,560 residents Langford46,584 residents Innisfil43,326 residents Vaudreuil-Dorion43,268 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 70.6 km² in 2021. Population density was 642.1 people per km² in 2021.

How many people live in Saint-Eustache?

The published population was 45,276 people in 2021. Source: Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Saint-Eustache (Census subdivision 2472005)¹⁰

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Area	70.51 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official
City area	70.6 km²	2021	Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021 (Saint-Eustache, CSD 2472005)⁹Official
Foreign-resident share	10 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁷Official
Foreign residents	985 people	11 May 2021	Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status.¹¹Official
Population density	642.1 people/km²	11 May 2021	Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 6: population density per square kilometre at CSD grain. This is the exact CSD value; it is not a CMA or province observation.¹¹Official
Population	45,276 people	1 Jan 2021	Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Saint-Eustache (Census subdivision 2472005)¹⁰Official

Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022

Population rose 12.7% between 2001 and 2022, from 41,222 to 46,437.

International community in Saint-Eustache

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data · 2021 Census

Published group	People	Share
Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data	4,420	100.0%
Africa	1,315	29.8%
Europe	1,090	24.7%
Americas	1,050	23.8%
Asia	960	21.7%
Other places of birth in Africa	490	11.1%
Haiti	370	8.4%
Morocco	365	8.3%
Other places of birth in Americas	315	7.1%
France	315	7.1%
Algeria	275	6.2%

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Published group	People	Share
Lebanon	265	6.0%
Other places of birth in Asia	255	5.8%
Other places of birth in Europe	215	4.9%
Romania	185	4.2%
Colombia	105	2.4%
Egypt	105	2.4%
Italy	100	2.3%
United States of America	95	2.1%
Syria	80	1.8%
Congo, Democratic Republic of the	70	1.6%
China	70	1.6%
Portugal	65	1.5%
Sri Lanka	65	1.5%
Afghanistan	60	1.4%
Mexico	55	1.2%
Germany	50	1.1%
Greece	40	0.9%
Philippines	40	0.9%
El Salvador	35	0.8%
Peru	35	0.8%
Ukraine	35	0.8%
Viet Nam	35	0.8%
Brazil	30	0.7%
Pakistan	30	0.7%
Russian Federation	25	0.6%
Poland	20	0.5%
Iran	20	0.5%
India	20	0.5%
United Kingdom	15	0.3%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source¹³

Citizenship

Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data · 2021 Census

Published group	People	Share
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data	44,275	100.0%
Canadian citizens	43,285	97.8%
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over	34,430	77.8%
Canadian citizens aged under 18	8,860	20.0%
Not Canadian citizens	985	2.2%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source¹³

Language spoken at home

Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data · 2021 Census

Published group	People	Share
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data	45,000	100.0%
Single responses	43,375	96.4%
Official languages	41,470	92.2%
French	39,205	87.1%
English	2,265	5.0%
Non-official languages	1,910	4.2%
Non-Indigenous languages	1,910	4.2%
Multiple responses	1,625	3.6%
Indo-European languages	1,140	2.5%
English and French	705	1.6%
Italic (Romance) languages	700	1.6%

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Published group	People	Share
French and non-official language(s)	565	1.3%
Afro-Asiatic languages	490	1.1%
Semitic languages	445	1.0%
Arabic	445	1.0%
Spanish	395	0.9%
Romanian	225	0.5%
English, French and non-official language(s)	195	0.4%
Indo-Iranian languages	160	0.4%
English and non-official language(s)	155	0.3%
Balto-Slavic languages	135	0.3%
Slavic languages	135	0.3%
Iranian languages	90	0.2%
Persian languages	90	0.2%
Armenian	80	0.2%
Russian	80	0.2%
Indo-Aryan languages	70	0.2%
Austro-Asiatic languages	65	0.1%
Dari	60	0.1%
Creole languages	55	0.1%
Greek	55	0.1%
Portuguese	50	0.1%
Sino-Tibetan languages	45	0.1%
Chinese languages	45	0.1%
Haitian Creole	45	0.1%
Mandarin	40	0.1%
Tai-Kadai languages	40	0.1%
Lao	40	0.1%
Berber languages	35	0.1%
Kabyle	35	0.1%
Khmer (Cambodian)	35	0.1%
Urdu	35	0.1%
Bulgarian	30	0.1%
Italian	30	0.1%
Vietnamese	25	0.1%
Sign languages	20	0.0%
Dravidian languages	20	0.0%
Tamil	20	0.0%
Ukrainian	15	0.0%
Punjabi (Panjabi)	15	0.0%
Persian (Farsi), n.o.s.	15	0.0%
Niger-Congo languages	15	0.0%
Quebec Sign Language	10	0.0%
Multiple non-official languages	10	0.0%
Austronesian languages	10	0.0%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)	10	0.0%
Polish	10	0.0%
Bengali	10	0.0%
Iranian Persian	10	0.0%
Korean	10	0.0%
Rundi (Kirundi)	5	0.0%
Yue (Cantonese)	5	0.0%
Turkic languages	5	0.0%
Turkish	5	0.0%
Uralic languages	5	0.0%
Hungarian	5	0.0%
Morisyen	5	0.0%
Creole, n.o.s.	5	0.0%
Germanic languages	5	0.0%
High German languages	5	0.0%
German	5	0.0%
Sinhala (Sinhalese)	5	0.0%
Akan (Twi)	5	0.0%
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde)	5	0.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source¹³

Is Saint-Eustache 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 worker55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%

Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–62%

Student49%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 41–57%

Family47%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 38–56%

Retirement61%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 50–72%

Foreign residents985 people11 May 2021Official source · Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status.

Population45,276 people1 Jan 2021Official source · Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Saint-Eustache (Census subdivision 2472005)

Households spending over 30% of income on rent15.1 %11 May 2021Official source · Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population

Dwellings19,396 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Employment rate60.9 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Median gross salary (regional)2,037 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca

Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-03

Additional context

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Residents born abroad	10.5 %	11 May 2021	Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population¹²Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct	15.1 %	11 May 2021	Statistics Canada Table 98-10-0387-04: highest certificate, diploma or degree¹⁴Official
Households	18,960 households	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official
Labour force participation rate	64.8 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official
Median age	44.8 years	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁸Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Saint-Eustache 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 Saint-Eustache?

The published population was 45,276 people in 2021. Source: Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Saint-Eustache (Census subdivision 2472005).

Is the air quality good in Saint-Eustache?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.1 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: Official ECCC/NAPS 2024 annual daily-mean station observations, reproducibly aggregated as an arithmetic mean for eligible stations within 25 km of the target city coordinate. This is a derived place observation, not an asserted municipal monitor aggregate..

What is the unemployment rate in Saint-Eustache?

The unemployment rate is 6 % (May 2021). Source: Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population.

What is the typical salary around Saint-Eustache?

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

How many foreign residents live in Saint-Eustache?

985 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status..

Is Saint-Eustache a good place to live?

Saint-Eustache 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.

How many people born in Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data live in Saint-Eustache?

The official country of birth distribution records 4,420 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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  title = {Saint-Eustache, Canada: rent, salary, jobs},
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}

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