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Living in The Blue Mountains

In The Blue Mountains, unemployment is 10.8% (2021).

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.

Last checked 2026-09-2614 sources

Population9,290people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (region)2,658EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate10.75%country median 8.4% — 28% aboveOfficial source · Statistics Canada
Recorded crime4,296incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025District figureOfficial source · Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police

Higher unemployment than 73% of Canadian cities that publish it and less recorded crime than 69% of Canadian cities that publish it.

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 figure is published for The Blue Mountains. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
The Blue Mountains recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€50
Mobile plan, 10 GB€24
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited49.79 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Bell Fibe 500 home internet1Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB24.27 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Public Mobile 50GB plan5Official · national market
Dwellings7,396 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

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 worker51%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 40–62%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on education · range 45–65%
Student49%strong on cost, weak on education · range 37–61%
Family47%strong on family, weak on education · range 35–59%
Retirement56%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 42–70%

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in The Blue Mountains?

The unemployment rate is about 10.8 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 10.75 % · Statistics Canada9
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in The Blue Mountains is 10.8%. Of 515 cities with data, 125 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)2,658 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca12Official
Unemployment rate10.75 %country median 8.4%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

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.

Safety

How safe is The Blue Mountains?

Police recorded about 4,296 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, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police2

Recorded crime across major citiesThe Blue Mountains highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with The Blue Mountains highlighted

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
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents4,296 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police2Official · county

Mobility and administration

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Distance to the nearest major airport55 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)YVV3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

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

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Climate and air quality

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Monthly extreme high temperatureJan 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 Center3Official · coordinate grid
Monthly extreme low temperatureJan -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 Center3Official · 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 Center3Official · coordinate grid

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.

How many people live in The Blue Mountains?

The published population was 9,290 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada8

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area284.7 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Foreign-resident share13.06 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Foreign residents1,215 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Population density33 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Population9,290 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada8Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022

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

Alternatives for people set on The Blue Mountains

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Blainville as a The Blue Mountains alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 527 km, better on 2 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 62,700 Blainville vs 9,290 The Blue Mountains+575%
  • Unemployment: 5.6% Blainville vs 10.8% The Blue Mountains−48%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,099 Blainville vs 4,296 The Blue Mountainsno percentage
  • Median gross pay, region: €2,789 Blainville vs €2,658 The Blue Mountains+5%
  • Foreign residents: 11.7% Blainville vs 13.1% The Blue Mountains−10%
Full comparisonMore about Blainville

Cities near The Blue Mountains

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

Collingwood 13.3 km away
Salary
3,290 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in Canada

Other cities in Canada to compare with The Blue Mountains, nearest in population first.

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Ladysmith9,334 residentsTaber9,212 residentsBridgewater9,376 residentsSmiths Falls9,376 residentsSaint-Rémi9,202 residentsQualicum Beach9,397 residents

How does The Blue Mountains compare?

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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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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in The Blue Mountains?

The published population was 9,290 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

How safe is The Blue Mountains?

Police recorded about 4,296 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, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police.

What is the unemployment rate in The Blue Mountains?

The unemployment rate is about 10.8 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around The Blue Mountains?

The median gross salary is 2,658 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in The Blue Mountains?

1,215 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.

Which cities are near The Blue Mountains?

Collingwood is near The Blue Mountains. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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