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Living in Terrace

Terrace is a city in Canada. At the end of 2022, Terrace had a population of 13,384. Terrace had an unemployment rate of 6.41% at the end of 2021. The foreign population count was 1,140 at the end of 2021.

Lower unemployment than 74% of Canadian cities that publish it and dirtier air than 76% of Canadian cities that publish it.

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

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 Terrace.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The share of renter households spending 30% or more on housing reached 15.2% at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent15.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Dwellings5,200 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings4,873 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Terrace?

The unemployment rate is about 6.4 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 6.41 % · Statistics Canada10
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Terrace is 6.4%. 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%1196–8Terrace 6.4%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 rate62.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,370 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca13Official
Unemployment rate6.41 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Terrace's nearest airport was YXT, 6 km away and offered 3 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km6 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYXT3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Terrace?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.2 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1

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
Terrace annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.2PM2.5µg/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 Terrace is 5.2 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/m³134–512 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³125–6Terrace 5.21 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 mean5.2 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 3.01 · Feb 2.43 · Mar 12.94 · Apr 18.33 · May 22.93 · Jun 29.62 · Jul 32.12 · Aug 28.53 · Sep 27.81 · Oct 20.2 · Nov 8.27 · Dec 3.48 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -39.49 · Feb -30.99 · Mar -30.91 · Apr -25.28 · May -13.35 · Jun -0.85 · Jul 2.21 · Aug 1.43 · Sep -4.89 · Oct -17.35 · Nov -32.01 · Dec -33.78 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -6.7 · Feb -7.07 · Mar -4.63 · Apr -0.61 · May 5.24 · Jun 9.19 · Jul 11.78 · Aug 11.6 · Sep 7.76 · Oct 2.24 · Nov -3.57 · Dec -7.45 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Sainte-Marie13,523 residentsWhistler13,537 residentsDawson Creek13,220 residentsSaint-Amable13,564 residentsPrince Rupert13,175 residentsTruro13,113 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Terrace was 57.3 km² at the end of 2021. Households in Terrace numbered 4,870 at the end of 2021. Terrace recorded a median age of 38 years at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Terrace?

The published population was 13,384 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Terrace residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport91.5%Foreign residents 8.5%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area57.33 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
City area57.33 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Foreign-resident share9.64 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Foreign residents1,140 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population density209.6 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Population13,384 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada7Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Terrace by year, residents11,51512,18412,85313,5222001200520092015202213,384residents

Population rose 5.8% between 2001 and 2022, from 12,650 to 13,384.

Is Terrace 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 worker54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Student58%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 47–69%
Family52%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Retirement57%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 44–70%
Foreign residents1,140 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population13,384 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent15.2 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings5,200 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate62.9 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,370 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 abroad9.6 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Households4,870 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Labour force participation rate67.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Median age38 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Terrace 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 Terrace?

The published population was 13,384 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Terrace?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.2 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS.

What is the unemployment rate in Terrace?

The unemployment rate is about 6.4 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Terrace?

The median gross salary is 2,370 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Terrace?

1,140 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Terrace a good place to live?

Terrace 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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  1. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-05
  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
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  8. Statistics Canada www12.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
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  10. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
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