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Living in Squamish

Squamish is a city in Canada. Residents of Squamish numbered 23,652 at the end of 2022. Squamish registered an unemployment rate of 6.84% at the end of 2021. Squamish was home to 4,765 foreign residents at the end of 2021.

Lower unemployment than 68% 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 Squamish?

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 Squamish.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Renter households in Squamish spending 30% or more on housing totalled 25.4% at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent25.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Dwellings9,906 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings9,191 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Squamish?

The unemployment rate is about 6.8 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 6.84 % · Statistics Canada9
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Squamish is 6.8%. 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%1196–8Squamish 6.8%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 rate71.7 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,481 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca15Official
Unemployment rate6.84 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Squamish's nearest airport was CXH, 46 km away and offered 1 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km46 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataCXH3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Squamish?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.7 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: 4.69 µg/m³ · Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Squamish average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND25°-1°Daytime highNight-time low
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Squamish annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.7PM2.5µg/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 Squamish 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/m³134–5Squamish 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
PM2.5 — annual mean4.69 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 4.4 · Feb 7.6 · Mar 10.4 · Apr 14.5 · May 18.9 · Jun 21.1 · Jul 24.5 · Aug 24.5 · Sep 20.7 · Oct 13.9 · Nov 7.6 · Dec 3.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.9 · Feb 0 · Mar 1.3 · Apr 3.7 · May 7.2 · Jun 10.3 · Jul 12.4 · Aug 12.2 · Sep 9.3 · Oct 5.4 · Nov 1.7 · Dec -1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 1.8 · Feb 3.8 · Mar 5.8 · Apr 9.1 · May 13.1 · Jun 15.7 · Jul 18.5 · Aug 18.4 · Sep 15 · Oct 9.7 · Nov 4.7 · Dec 1.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Amherstburg23,524 residentsThorold23,816 residentsL'Assomption23,442 residentsStrathroy23,871 residentsTecumseh23,300 residentsBeloeil24,104 residents

Population and city profile

An area of 104.7 km² comprised Squamish at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, Squamish had 9,190 households. The population's median age was 37.6 years at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Squamish?

The published population was 23,652 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Squamish residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport79.9%Foreign residents20.1%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area104.7 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
City area104.7 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Foreign-resident share20.24 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents4,765 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density227.5 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Population23,652 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Squamish by year, residents14,09417,57621,05724,5392001200520092015202223,652residents

Population rose 59.7% between 2001 and 2022, from 14,814 to 23,652.

Is Squamish 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 worker47%strong on work, weak on safety · range 37–57%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–63%
Student50%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 39–61%
Family45%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 34–56%
Retirement50%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 37–63%
Foreign residents4,765 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population23,652 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent25.4 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings9,906 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate71.7 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,481 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad20.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Households9,190 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Labour force participation rate76.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Median age37.6 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Squamish 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 Squamish?

The published population was 23,652 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Squamish?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.7 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS.

What is the unemployment rate in Squamish?

The unemployment rate is about 6.8 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Squamish?

The median gross salary is 2,481 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Squamish?

4,765 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Squamish a good place to live?

Squamish 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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  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
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  1. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  2. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  5. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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