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Living in Saint-Lazare

In May 2021, the foreign population was 840. The city covered 67.8 km² in 2021. Population density was 334.3 people per km² in 2021. Foreign-born residents accounted for 14.6% of the population in 2021. The unemployment rate was 6.1% in May 2021.

Lower unemployment than 77% of Canadian cities that publish it and dirtier air than 62% of Canadian cities that publish it.

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

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 Saint-Lazare.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

13% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in May 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent13 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population13Official
Dwellings7,848 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings7,749 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Saint-Lazare?

The unemployment rate is 6.1 % (May 2021). Source: Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population13

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Saint-Lazare is 6.1%. 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%1196–8Saint-Lazare 6.1%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 rate67.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,518 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca15Official
Unemployment rate6.1 %country median 8.3%11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population13Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.5 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population13Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct2.1 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population13Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct1.6 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population13Official
Destinations from nearest airport93 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat4Official
Nearest airportYUL13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv5Official
Distance to nearest airport31.4 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv5Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 4.7 µg/m³ in 2024. Annual NO₂ was 6.21 µg/m³ in 2024.

Is the air quality good in Saint-Lazare?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 4.7 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. 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.2

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

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Saint-Lazare annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.7PM2.510406.2NO₂µg/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 Saint-Lazare is 4.7 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/m³134–5Saint-Lazare 4.712 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
NO₂ — annual mean6.21 µg/m³country median 6.92024Official 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 mean4.7 µg/m³country median 3.72024Official 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 CJan 8.47 · Feb 10.06 · Mar 23.65 · Apr 26.17 · May 31.1 · Jun 31.61 · Jul 36.04 · Aug 33.9 · Sep 33.53 · Oct 26.67 · Nov 20.63 · Dec 17.14 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -40.89 · Feb -36.67 · Mar -31.96 · Apr -13.6 · May -3.64 · Jun 1.85 · Jul 7.32 · Aug 6.54 · Sep -0.46 · Oct -5.36 · Nov -20.93 · Dec -35.48 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official
Average temperature by monthJan -11.41 · Feb -9.97 · Mar -3.81 · Apr 4.86 · May 12.58 · Jun 17.85 · Jul 20.85 · Aug 20.19 · Sep 16.11 · Oct 8.24 · Nov 1.01 · Dec -6.86 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Greenwood22,355 residentsMount Pearl22,477 residentsChestermere22,163 residentsKingsville22,119 residentsBrockville22,116 residentsEnfield22,892 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Saint-Lazare?

The published population was 22,354 people in 2021. Source: Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Saint-Lazare (Census subdivision 2471105)11

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Saint-Lazare residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.2%Foreign residents 3.8%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area66.86 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area67.8 km²2021Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021 (Saint-Lazare, CSD 2471015)10Official
Foreign-resident share12.17 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Foreign residents840 people11 May 2021Statistics 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.12Official
Population density334.3 people/km²11 May 2021Statistics 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.12Official
Population22,354 people1 Jan 2021Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Saint-Lazare (Census subdivision 2471105)11Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Saint-Lazare by year, residents12,48716,19919,91023,6222001200520092015202222,854residents

Population rose 72.4% between 2001 and 2022, from 13,255 to 22,854.

International community in Saint-Lazare

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 groupPeopleShare
Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data2,725100.0%
Europe1,22044.8%
Asia70525.9%
Americas56520.7%
United Kingdom31511.6%
India2358.6%
Africa2258.3%
Other places of birth in Europe2208.1%
France1957.2%
Other places of birth in Americas1756.4%
United States of America1605.9%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Other places of birth in Africa1053.9%
Other places of birth in Asia1053.9%
Poland802.9%
Italy702.6%
Romania702.6%
China652.4%
Germany602.2%
Russian Federation602.2%
Lebanon552.0%
Egypt501.8%
Philippines501.8%
Sri Lanka501.8%
Brazil401.5%
Mexico401.5%
Peru401.5%
Colombia301.1%
Trinidad and Tobago301.1%
Hungary301.1%
Portugal301.1%
Algeria301.1%
Morocco301.1%
Korea, South301.1%
Netherlands250.9%
Ukraine250.9%
Iran250.9%
Turkey250.9%
Pakistan250.9%
Guyana200.7%
Haiti200.7%
Syria200.7%
Serbia150.6%
Viet Nam150.6%
Jamaica100.4%
Croatia100.4%
Greece100.4%
Congo, Democratic Republic of the100.4%
Oceania and other places of birth100.4%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source14

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data22,355100.0%
Canadian citizens21,51596.2%
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over15,94571.3%
Canadian citizens aged under 185,57024.9%
Not Canadian citizens8403.8%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source14

Language spoken at home

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

Published groupPeopleShare
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data22,355100.0%
Single responses21,24095.0%
Official languages20,18590.3%
English10,39546.5%
French9,79043.8%
Multiple responses1,1105.0%
Non-official languages1,0554.7%
Non-Indigenous languages1,0554.7%
Indo-European languages8303.7%
English and French7403.3%
Indo-Iranian languages3701.7%
Show 51 more groups
Published groupPeopleShare
Indo-Aryan languages3401.5%
Punjabi (Panjabi)2851.3%
Italic (Romance) languages2301.0%
English and non-official language(s)1950.9%
Balto-Slavic languages1900.8%
Slavic languages1900.8%
Spanish1350.6%
Russian1100.5%
English, French and non-official language(s)850.4%
French and non-official language(s)800.4%
Afro-Asiatic languages600.3%
Semitic languages600.3%
Arabic600.3%
Romanian600.3%
Urdu500.2%
Sino-Tibetan languages450.2%
Chinese languages450.2%
Mandarin400.2%
Polish400.2%
Bulgarian300.1%
Iranian languages300.1%
Austronesian languages250.1%
Dravidian languages250.1%
Tamil200.1%
Germanic languages200.1%
Persian languages200.1%
Iranian Persian200.1%
Portuguese200.1%
Sign languages150.1%
Uralic languages150.1%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)150.1%
Creole languages150.1%
Ukrainian150.1%
High German languages150.1%
Korean150.1%
Hungarian100.0%
Austro-Asiatic languages100.0%
Khmer (Cambodian)100.0%
Haitian Creole100.0%
German100.0%
Greek100.0%
Pashto100.0%
Italian100.0%
American Sign Language50.0%
Sign languages, n.i.e.50.0%
Multiple non-official languages50.0%
Creole languages, n.i.e.50.0%
Low Saxon-Low Franconian languages50.0%
Dutch50.0%
Gujarati50.0%
Japanese50.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source14

Is Saint-Lazare 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 worker60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–70%
Student61%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 50–72%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Retirement64%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 53–75%
Foreign residents840 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.
Population22,354 people1 Jan 2021Official source · Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Saint-Lazare (Census subdivision 2471105)
Households spending over 30% of income on rent13 %11 May 2021Official source · Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population
Dwellings7,848 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate67.9 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,518 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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad14.6 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population13Official
Households7,750 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate72.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median age40.8 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

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

The published population was 22,354 people in 2021. Source: Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Saint-Lazare (Census subdivision 2471105).

Is the air quality good in Saint-Lazare?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 4.7 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. 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-Lazare?

The unemployment rate is 6.1 % (May 2021). Source: Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population.

What is the typical salary around Saint-Lazare?

The median gross salary is 2,518 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Saint-Lazare?

840 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-Lazare a good place to live?

Saint-Lazare 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-Lazare?

The official country of birth distribution records 2,725 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-Lazare, Canada: rent, salary, jobs},
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