Living in Strathroy

In Strathroy, unemployment is 8.9% (2021).

Residents of Strathroy numbered 23,871 at the end of 2021. Strathroy had an unemployment rate of 8.9% at the end of 2021. Strathroy's population density measured 1,049.6 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Last checked 2026-10-0719 sources

Population16,056people11 May 2021Official source · Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres (Table 98-10-0011-01)

Median gross salary (region)2,593EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca

Average rent1,202EUR/month30 Jun 2026Regional figureOfficial source · Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, average asking rents

Unemployment rate8.9%country median 8.4% — 6% aboveOfficial source · www150.statcan.gc.ca

Recorded crime2,234incidents per 100,000country median 4,873 — 54% belowOfficial source · Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, police services in Ontario

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

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 Strathroy.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

At the end of 2021, 13.9% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing.

No city-level rent figure is published for Strathroy. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€50

Mobile plan, 10 GB€24

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited	49.79 EUR/month	30 Sept 2026	Bell Fibe 500 home internet¹Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB	24.27 EUR/month	30 Sept 2026	Public Mobile 50GB plan⁹Official · national market
Households spending over 30% of income on rent	13.9 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada¹¹Official
Dwellings	9,695 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada¹⁰Official
Main residence dwellings	9,453 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada¹²Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)	1,202 EUR/month	30 Jun 2026	Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, average asking rents²Official · regional context

Is Strathroy a good place to live?

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Remote worker37%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 28–46%

Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on education · range 50–68%

Student44%strong on cost, weak on education · range 34–54%

Family61%strong on family, weak on education · range 52–70%

Retirement43%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 32–54%

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Strathroy?

The unemployment rate is 8.9 % (2021). Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca¹⁷

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Strathroy is 8.9%. Of 515 cities with data, 125 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

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Strathroy 8.9%

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Employment rate	57.6 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada¹²Official
Median gross salary (regional)	2,593 EUR/month	31 Dec 2020	www150.statcan.gc.ca¹⁶Official
Unemployment rate	8.9 %country median 8.4%	31 Dec 2021	www150.statcan.gc.ca¹⁷Official

What does a salary buy in Strathroy?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

Left over each month€813of €2,089 take-home

Rent
Internet
Mobile
Left over

Line-by-line breakdown and sources

Each month	€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.	€2,089
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, average asking rents · 2026-06-30	− €1,202
Internet€50 · official · Bell Fibe 500 home internet · 2026-09-30	− €50
Mobile plan€24 · official · Public Mobile 50GB plan · 2026-09-30	− €24
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities	—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish	€813

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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Strathroy. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

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Safety

How safe is Strathroy?

Police recorded about 2,234 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, police services in Ontario³

Recorded crime across major citiesStrathroy highlighted among comparable cities

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Winnipeg7,894

Edmonton7,108

Halifax6,020

Vancouver5,438

Calgary4,796

London4,743

Québec4,630

Ottawa4,298

Hamilton4,257

Toronto4,177

Gatineau3,756

Montreal3,674

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents	2,234 incidents per 100,000country median 4,873	31 Dec 2025	Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, police services in Ontario³Official

Mobility and administration

Strathroy's nearest airport was YXU, 39 km away and offered 5 direct destinations.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport	5 count	3 Aug 2026	OpenFlights⁶Official
Distance to the nearest major airport	39 km	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports⁷Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)	YXU	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports⁷Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Strathroy. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

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Climate and air quality

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Monthly extreme high temperature	Jan 13.09 · Feb 16.26 · Mar 25.25 · Apr 25.14 · May 32.2 · Jun 35.56 · Jul 34.97 · Aug 36.19 · Sep 34.2 · Oct 31.21 · Nov 22.38 · Dec 16.44 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center⁴Official · coordinate grid
Monthly extreme low temperature	Jan -23.94 · Feb -28.4 · Mar -21.58 · Apr -8.03 · May -2.54 · Jun 3.08 · Jul 8.72 · Aug 10 · Sep 3.75 · Oct -1.71 · Nov -9.9 · Dec -19.27 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center⁴Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by month	Jan -4.4 · Feb -4.19 · Mar 0.49 · Apr 6.64 · May 12.98 · Jun 18.79 · Jul 22.35 · Aug 21.87 · Sep 18.16 · Oct 11.03 · Nov 4.56 · Dec -1.02 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center⁴Official · coordinate grid

Population and city profile

An area of 15.3 km² comprised Strathroy at the end of 2021. The city had 9,450 households at the end of 2021. The median age was 43.6 years at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Strathroy?

The published population was 16,056 people in May 2021. Source: Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres (Table 98-10-0011-01)⁸

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Area	270.9 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada¹²Official
City area	15.3 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada¹³Official
Population density	1,050 people/km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada¹³Official
Population	16,056 people	11 May 2021	Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres (Table 98-10-0011-01)⁸Official

Additional context

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Residents born abroad	11.2 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada¹¹Official
Households	9,450 households	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada¹²Official
Labour force participation rate	63.2 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada¹²Official
Median age	43.6 years	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada¹⁴Official

Alternatives for people set on Strathroy

Nothing here reaches an argued comparison yet: no other published city shares enough metrics with Strathroy from the same source, period and grain. What is collected is below.

Cities near Strathroy

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

London Commuting Zone · 24.4 km away

Salary: 3,290 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in Canada

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Summerside15,993 residents Simcoe16,121 residents Sooke15,991 residents Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines15,861 residents Cowansville16,304 residents Laurentides15,768 residents

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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Strathroy 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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Is Strathroy part of London?

Strathroy is in the published commuting zone of London; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. London city profile

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Common questions

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How many people live in Strathroy?

The published population was 16,056 people in May 2021. Source: Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres (Table 98-10-0011-01).

How safe is Strathroy?

What is the unemployment rate in Strathroy?

The unemployment rate is 8.9 % (2021). Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the typical salary around Strathroy?

The median gross salary is 2,593 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

Is Strathroy a good place to live?

Strathroy 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.

Is Strathroy part of London?

Strathroy is in the published commuting zone of London; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Strathroy?

London is near Strathroy. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Bell Fibe 500 home internet bell.ca · checked 2026-09-15
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, average asking rents www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-10-06
Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, police services in Ontario www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-09-24
NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
oecd.org place coordinates oecd.org · checked 2026-08-28
OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
Population and dwelling counts: Canada and population centres (Table 98-10-0011-01) www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-09-25
Public Mobile 50GB plan publicmobile.ca · checked 2026-09-15
Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07

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