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Living in The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains is a city in Canada. At the end of 2022, The Blue Mountains had a population of 9,290. The unemployment rate was 10.75% at the end of 2021. A foreign population count of 1,215 was recorded at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to The Blue Mountains?

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 The Blue Mountains.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The dwelling count was 7,396 at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings7,396 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

13.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,215 people of 9,290 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 The Blue Mountains 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%7510–12The Blue Mountains 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
Median gross salary (regional)2,259 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca8Official
Unemployment rate10.75 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to The Blue Mountains. 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

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in The Blue Mountains. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

The Blue Mountains was 55 km from its nearest major airport.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km55 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYVV3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for The Blue Mountains. 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 The Blue Mountains.

Climate and air quality

The Blue Mountains's monthly mean temperatures were −5.9°C in January and 20.2°C in July.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 10.91 · Feb 12.43 · Mar 23 · Apr 21.35 · May 28.44 · Jun 31.49 · Jul 32.02 · Aug 33.56 · Sep 31.63 · Oct 27.3 · Nov 19.88 · Dec 14.29 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -21.25 · Feb -26.25 · Mar -24.88 · Apr -14.75 · May -2.43 · Jun 1.73 · Jul 8.14 · Aug 10.04 · Sep 3.75 · Oct -2.45 · Nov -11.68 · Dec -17.86 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -5.92 · Feb -6.29 · Mar -2.11 · Apr 3.88 · May 10.01 · Jun 15.77 · Jul 20.16 · Aug 20.05 · Sep 16.47 · Oct 9.36 · Nov 3.19 · Dec -2.37 °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
Ladysmith9,334 residentsTaber9,212 residentsBridgewater9,376 residentsSmiths Falls9,376 residentsSaint-Rémi9,202 residentsQualicum Beach9,397 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of The Blue Mountains was 284.6 km² at the end of 2021. The city recorded a population density of 33 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
The Blue Mountains residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport86.9%Foreign residents13.1%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area284.7 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Foreign-resident share13.06 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Foreign residents1,215 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Population density33 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Population9,290 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada5Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in The Blue Mountains by year, residents6,1107,2848,4599,633200120052009201520229,290residents

Population rose 46.2% between 2001 and 2022, from 6,353 to 9,290.

Is The Blue Mountains 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 worker49%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 38–60%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Student57%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 45–69%
Family47%strong on family, weak on safety · range 35–59%
Retirement56%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 42–70%
Foreign residents1,215 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population9,290 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings7,396 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,259 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate10.75 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
City area284.7 km²31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in The Blue Mountains 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 The Blue Mountains?

The median gross salary is 2,259 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in The Blue Mountains?

The unemployment rate is 10.75 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in The Blue Mountains?

The published population is 9,290 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in The Blue Mountains?

1,215 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is The Blue Mountains a good place to live?

The Blue Mountains 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. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  3. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  8. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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