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Living in Stratford

Annual PM2.5 was 2.08 µg/m³ in 2024. Annual NO₂ was 2.71 µg/m³ in 2024. The city covered 26.9 km² in 2021. Population density was 1,107 people per km² in 2021. Foreign-born residents accounted for 12.7% of the population in 2021. The bachelor’s-or-higher share was 21.8% in 2021. The unemployment rate was 10.8% in May 2021.

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

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 Stratford.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

19.9% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in May 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent19.9 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population10Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Stratford?

The unemployment rate is 10.8 % (May 2021). Source: Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population10

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Stratford is 10.8%. 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%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–12Stratford 10.8%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
Unemployment rate10.8 %country median 8.3%11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population10Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct2 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population10Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct1.8 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population10Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct7.2 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population10Official
Destinations from nearest airport3 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat4Official
Nearest airportYYG13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv5Official
Distance to nearest airport8.7 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Stratford. 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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For newcomers to Canada.

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Stratford?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 2.1 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: 2.08 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
Stratford annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5252.1PM2.510402.7NO₂µg/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 Stratford is 2.1 µg/m³. Of 92 cities with data, 33 have annual PM2.5 of 3 to under 4 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Canada per band2 cities: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³21–216 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³162–3Stratford 2.133 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³333–413 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³134–512 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 mean2.71 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 mean2.08 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 11.61 · Feb 9.38 · Mar 16.42 · Apr 17.79 · May 22.4 · Jun 26.17 · Jul 28.21 · Aug 30.04 · Sep 28.56 · Oct 23.55 · Nov 17.9 · Dec 13.41 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -22.4 · Feb -23.56 · Mar -19.79 · Apr -9.01 · May -1 · Jun 3.18 · Jul 10.05 · Aug 10.93 · Sep 7.86 · Oct -0.05 · Nov -12.09 · Dec -18.68 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official
Average temperature by monthJan -5.51 · Feb -5.96 · Mar -2.57 · Apr 2.7 · May 8.12 · Jun 13.69 · Jul 18.91 · Aug 19.45 · Sep 15.96 · Oct 10.51 · Nov 3.95 · Dec -1.61 °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
Pointe-Claire34,441 residentsEast Gwillimbury34,637 residentsLeduc34,094 residentsSorel-Tracy35,165 residentsCôte-Saint-Luc35,376 residentsMoose Jaw33,665 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Stratford?

The published population was 34,532 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Stratford residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.5%Foreign residents 3.5%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area26.9 km²2021Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021 (Stratford, CSD 3531011)8Official
Foreign-resident share10.94 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Foreign residents1,220 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.9Official
Population density1,107 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.9Official
Population34,532 people1 Jul 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Foreign residents1,220 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.
Population34,532 people1 Jul 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent19.9 %11 May 2021Official source · Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population
Unemployment rate10.8 %11 May 2021Official source · Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population
NO₂ — annual mean2.71 µg/m³2024Official source · 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.
PM2.5 — annual mean2.08 µg/m³2024Official 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.
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-03

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad12.7 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population10Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct21.8 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Table 98-10-0387-04: highest certificate, diploma or degree11Official

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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Stratford 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.

How many people live in Stratford?

The published population was 34,532 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Stratford?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 2.1 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 Stratford?

The unemployment rate is 10.8 % (May 2021). Source: Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population.

How many foreign residents live in Stratford?

1,220 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 Stratford a good place to live?

ImmigrationDB does not yet have enough current, multi-domain evidence and internal comparison context to answer that reliably. This stable data record remains available while the missing evidence is collected.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Stratford, Canada: rent, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/stratford/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Stratford, Canada: rent, jobs, air quality},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. 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 2026-08-03
  2. 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. data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca · checked 2026-07-15
  3. 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. data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca · checked 2026-07-15
  4. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
  5. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021 (Stratford, CSD 3531011) Statistics Canada · www12.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-07-14
  9. 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. api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2021-05-11
  10. Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population www12.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-07-16
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  1. Statistics Canada Table 98-10-0387-04: highest certificate, diploma or degree www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-07-16

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