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Living in Truro

Truro is one of the cities recorded in Canada. Residents of Truro numbered 13,113 at the end of 2022. Truro had an unemployment rate of 15.87% at the end of 2021. A foreign population count of 780 was recorded at the end of 2021.

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

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 Truro.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

For Truro, 27% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent27 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Dwellings6,658 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings6,347 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 780 people of 13,113 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 Truro is 15.9%. 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%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–16Truro 15.9%8 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 rate48.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,777 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca14Official
Unemployment rate15.87 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Truro's nearest airport was YHZ, 57 km away and offered 28 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count28 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights1Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km57 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYHZ3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Truro average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND25°-12°Daytime highNight-time low
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -1.4 · Feb -0.9 · Mar 3.1 · Apr 9.4 · May 16.1 · Jun 21 · Jul 25 · Aug 24.4 · Sep 20.1 · Oct 13.6 · Nov 7.6 · Dec 1.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -12 · Feb -11.6 · Mar -7.1 · Apr -1.4 · May 3.6 · Jun 8.6 · Jul 12.7 · Aug 12.1 · Sep 8.2 · Oct 3 · Nov -1.3 · Dec -7.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -6.7 · Feb -6.2 · Mar -2 · Apr 4 · May 9.9 · Jun 14.8 · Jul 18.9 · Aug 18.3 · Sep 14.2 · Oct 8.3 · Nov 3.1 · Dec -2.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Val-des-Monts13,110 residentsPrince Rupert13,175 residentsDawson Creek13,220 residentsSummerland12,918 residentsTerrace13,384 residentsSainte-Marie13,523 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 37.5 km² at the end of 2021. The city had 6,345 households at the end of 2021. Truro's median age was 47.6 years at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Truro residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport94.1%Foreign residents 5.9%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area37.52 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area37.52 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share6.28 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Foreign residents780 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Population density345.3 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population13,113 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada5Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Truro by year, residents11,66312,18212,70113,2202001200520092015202213,113residents

Population rose 11.4% between 2001 and 2022, from 11,770 to 13,113.

Is Truro 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 worker37%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 27–47%
Skilled employee46%strong on work, weak on safety · range 37–55%
Student46%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 35–57%
Family38%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 27–49%
Retirement48%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 35–61%
Foreign residents780 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population13,113 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent27 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings6,658 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate48.2 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,777 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 abroad6.3 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Households6,345 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate57.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median age47.6 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Truro 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 Truro?

The median gross salary is 1,777 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Truro?

The unemployment rate is 15.87 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Truro?

The published population is 13,113 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Truro?

780 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Truro a good place to live?

Truro 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Truro, Canada: rent, salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/truro/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  4. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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