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Living in Shelburne

Shelburne is a city in Canada, and the figures below are its published values. Its population was 10,212 at the end of 2022. The city faced an unemployment rate of 10.02% at the end of 2021. Shelburne had a foreign population of 1,720 at the end of 2021.

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

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 Shelburne.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

At the end of 2021, the dwelling count totalled 3,150.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings3,150 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings3,025 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

16.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,720 people of 10,212 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 Shelburne is 10.0%. 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%7510–12Shelburne 10.0%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 rate63.1 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,185 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca10Official
Unemployment rate10.02 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Shelburne's nearest airport was YYZ, 64 km away and offered 147 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count147 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km64 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYYZ3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 11.83 · Feb 14.6 · Mar 24.19 · Apr 24.81 · May 31.44 · Jun 34.43 · Jul 35.63 · Aug 35.71 · Sep 34.58 · Oct 29.07 · Nov 21.74 · Dec 14.61 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -25.53 · Feb -28.09 · Mar -28.42 · Apr -16.74 · May -4.04 · Jun 2.1 · Jul 7.13 · Aug 7.71 · Sep 2.31 · Oct -4.3 · Nov -15.27 · Dec -21.94 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -7.25 · Feb -7.08 · Mar -1.91 · Apr 4.65 · May 11.67 · Jun 17.53 · Jul 21.2 · Aug 20.47 · Sep 16.52 · Oct 8.84 · Nov 2.24 · Dec -3.68 °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
Quesnel10,198 residentsSaint-Félicien10,272 residentsArnprior10,295 residentsHinton10,087 residentsMorden10,370 residentsOromocto10,020 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 6.6 km² at the end of 2021. Households in Shelburne numbered 3,025 at the end of 2021. Shelburne's population density measured 1,370.8 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Shelburne residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport83.2%Foreign residents16.8%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area6.56 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area6.56 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share19.52 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents1,720 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density1,371 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population10,212 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Shelburne by year, residents3,9236,1758,42610,6782001200520092015202210,212residents

Population rose 132.7% between 2001 and 2022, from 4,389 to 10,212.

Is Shelburne 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 worker50%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 39–61%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–66%
Student56%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 44–68%
Family47%strong on family, weak on safety · range 35–59%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–69%
Foreign residents1,720 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population10,212 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings3,150 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate63.1 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,185 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate10.02 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households3,025 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate70.1 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Shelburne 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 Shelburne?

The median gross salary is 2,185 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Shelburne?

The unemployment rate is 10.02 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Shelburne?

The published population is 10,212 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Shelburne?

1,720 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Shelburne a good place to live?

Shelburne 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). Shelburne, Canada: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/shelburne/ 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
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  10. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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