Living in Val-des-Monts

Val-des-Monts is a city in Canada, and the figures below are its published values. Residents of Val-des-Monts numbered 13,110 at the end of 2022. The unemployment rate was 5.96% at the end of 2021. Foreign residents numbered 455 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Val-des-Monts?

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 Val-des-Monts.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The share of renter households spending 30% or more on housing reached 12.6% at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the dwelling count totalled 7,002.

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Households spending over 30% of income on rent	12.6 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official
Dwellings	7,002 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁴Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings	5,350 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁷Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 455 people of 13,110 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

The employment rate was 65.3% at the end of 2021. Labour force participation in Val-des-Monts stood at 69.4% at the end of 2021.

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Val-des-Monts is 6.0%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Employment rate	65.3 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁷Official
Median gross salary (regional)	2,555 EUR/month	31 Dec 2020	www150.statcan.gc.ca¹¹Official
Unemployment rate	5.96 %country median 8.3%	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁸Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Val-des-Monts. 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 Val-des-Monts. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km	16 km	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports²Official
Nearest Major Airport Iata	YND	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports²Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Val-des-Monts. 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

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Val-des-Monts.

Climate and air quality

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Climate Monthly Extreme High C	Jan 11.23 · Feb 10.48 · Mar 25.27 · Apr 26.82 · May 30.84 · Jun 33.35 · Jul 35.99 · Aug 34.27 · Sep 33.29 · Oct 27.03 · Nov 19.98 · Dec 16.63 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center¹Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low C	Jan -39.91 · Feb -37.73 · Mar -31.3 · Apr -14.09 · May -4.38 · Jun 0.95 · Jul 7.71 · Aug 6.46 · Sep -1.13 · Oct -5.85 · Nov -19.04 · Dec -35.25 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center¹Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by month	Jan -11.34 · Feb -10.13 · Mar -3.68 · Apr 4.97 · May 12.61 · Jun 17.78 · Jul 20.57 · Aug 19.69 · Sep 15.68 · Oct 8.14 · Nov 1.04 · Dec -6.8 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA 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

Truro13,113 residents Prince Rupert13,175 residents Dawson Creek13,220 residents Summerland12,918 residents Terrace13,384 residents Sainte-Marie13,523 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Val-des-Monts was 434.8 km² at the end of 2021. Households in Val-des-Monts numbered 5,350 at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the median age reached 40.4 years.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Area	434.8 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁷Official
City area	434.8 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁹Official
Foreign-resident share	3.41 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada³Official
Foreign residents	455 people	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada³Official
Population density	30.7 people/km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁹Official
Population	13,110 people	31 Dec 2022	Statistics Canada⁵Official

Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022

Population rose 62.7% between 2001 and 2022, from 8,057 to 13,110.

International community in Val-des-Monts

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data · 2021 Census

Published group	People	Share
Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data	455	100.0%
Europe	220	48.4%
Americas	95	20.9%
Africa	90	19.8%
France	70	15.4%
Other places of birth in Americas	55	12.1%
Asia	50	11.0%
Portugal	40	8.8%
Other places of birth in Africa	40	8.8%
United States of America	25	5.5%
United Kingdom	25	5.5%

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Published group	People	Share
Other places of birth in Europe	25	5.5%
Algeria	25	5.5%
Poland	15	3.3%
Morocco	15	3.3%
Philippines	15	3.3%
Other places of birth in Asia	15	3.3%
Russian Federation	10	2.2%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source⁶

Citizenship

Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data · 2021 Census

Published group	People	Share
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data	13,325	100.0%
Canadian citizens	13,205	99.1%
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over	10,210	76.6%
Canadian citizens aged under 18	3,000	22.5%
Not Canadian citizens	115	0.9%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source⁶

Language spoken at home

Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data · 2021 Census

Published group	People	Share
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data	13,325	100.0%
Single responses	12,970	97.3%
Official languages	12,905	96.8%
French	11,120	83.5%
English	1,785	13.4%
Multiple responses	360	2.7%
English and French	300	2.3%
Non-official languages	60	0.5%
Non-Indigenous languages	60	0.5%
Indo-European languages	45	0.3%
French and non-official language(s)	25	0.2%

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Published group	People	Share
Italic (Romance) languages	25	0.2%
English and non-official language(s)	20	0.2%
Balto-Slavic languages	20	0.2%
Slavic languages	20	0.2%
Spanish	20	0.2%
English, French and non-official language(s)	10	0.1%
Russian	10	0.1%
Afro-Asiatic languages	5	0.0%
Semitic languages	5	0.0%
Arabic	5	0.0%
Polish	5	0.0%
Portuguese	5	0.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source⁶

Is Val-des-Monts 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 worker57%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 47–67%

Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–70%

Student61%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 50–72%

Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 44–66%

Retirement59%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 46–72%

Foreign residents455 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Population13,110 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada

Households spending over 30% of income on rent12.6 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Dwellings7,002 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Employment rate65.3 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Median gross salary (regional)2,555 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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Residents born abroad	3.4 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁶Official
Households	5,350 households	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁷Official
Labour force participation rate	69.4 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁷Official
Median age	40.4 years	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada¹⁰Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Val-des-Monts 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 Val-des-Monts?

The median gross salary is 2,555 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Val-des-Monts?

The unemployment rate is 5.96 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Val-des-Monts?

The published population is 13,110 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Val-des-Monts?

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

Is Val-des-Monts a good place to live?

Val-des-Monts 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.

How many people born in Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data live in Val-des-Monts?

The official country of birth distribution records 455 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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

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