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Living in Winkler

In Winkler, unemployment is 4.2% (2021).

The population of Winkler totalled 14,066 at the end of 2022. At the end of 2021, unemployment in Winkler reached 4.17%. Winkler was home to 3,570 foreign residents at the end of 2021.

Last checked 2026-09-2619 sources

Population14,066people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary2,549EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · Statistics Canada
Unemployment rate4.17%country median 8.4% — 50% belowOfficial source · Statistics Canada
Recorded crime9,812incidents 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

Lower unemployment than 97% of Canadian cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 91% of Canadian cities that publish it.

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

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 Winkler.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

At the end of 2021, 21% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Winkler 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 plan7Official · national market
Households spending over 30% of income on rent21 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Dwellings5,239 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Main residence dwellings5,089 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada12Official
Average monthly rent (two-bedroom)663.9 EUR/month31 Oct 2023CMHC Urban Rental Market Survey — Average Rents in Urban Centres (CSD table), October 20232Official

Is Winkler a good place to live?

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 40–60%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on education · range 48–66%
Student36%strong on cost, weak on education · range 25–47%
Family58%strong on family, weak on education · range 47–69%
Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–67%

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Winkler?

The median gross salary is about 2,549 EUR/month (2020). The regional series (home-region basis, 2020) is a separate labelled row in the table.

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

  • Median gross salary: 2,549 EUR/month · Statistics Canada13
  • Median gross salary (regional): 2,070 EUR/month · 2026-09-17 · www150.statcan.gc.ca17

What is the unemployment rate in Winkler?

The unemployment rate is about 4.2 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 4.17 % · Statistics Canada14
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Winkler is 4.2%. Of 515 cities with data, 125 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate61.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada12Official
Median gross salary2,549 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Statistics Canada13Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,070 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca17Official
Unemployment rate4.17 %country median 8.4%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada14Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Winkler. 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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Safety

How safe is Winkler?

Police recorded about 9,812 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 Police3

Recorded crime across major citiesWinkler highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Winkler 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 residents9,812 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police3Official · county

Mobility and administration

Winkler's nearest airport was YWG, 95 km away and offered 23 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport23 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights5Official
Distance to the nearest major airport95 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)YWG3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Winkler. 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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Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Monthly extreme high temperatureJan 8.25 · Feb 8.43 · Mar 25.39 · Apr 28.53 · May 32.53 · Jun 35.96 · Jul 37.9 · Aug 39.26 · Sep 36.4 · Oct 28.61 · Nov 19.22 · Dec 7.18 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid
Monthly extreme low temperatureJan -42.19 · Feb -38.88 · Mar -34.71 · Apr -16.61 · May -6.52 · Jun 1.55 · Jul 6.38 · Aug 2.59 · Sep -3.4 · Oct -10.78 · Nov -24.71 · Dec -37.18 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -14.66 · Feb -13.05 · Mar -3.74 · Apr 5 · May 12.06 · Jun 17.97 · Jul 21.2 · Aug 19.79 · Sep 14.05 · Oct 5.22 · Nov -2.87 · Dec -11.18 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid

Population and city profile

The total area of Winkler was 20.7 km² at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, Winkler had 5,090 households. At the end of 2021, the median age reached 33.6 years.

How many people live in Winkler?

The published population was 14,066 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada10

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area20.73 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada12Official
City area20.73 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada15Official
Foreign-resident share26.32 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Foreign residents3,570 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Population density663.1 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada15Official
Population14,066 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada10Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022

Population rose 70.6% between 2001 and 2022, from 8,245 to 14,066.

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad26.3 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Households5,090 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada12Official
Labour force participation rate64.1 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada12Official
Median age33.6 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada16Official

Alternatives for people set on Winkler

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.

Aurora as a Winkler alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1520 km, better on 4 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,357 Aurora vs €2,549 Winkler+71%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,094 Aurora vs €2,070 Winkler+49%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 4,296 Aurora vs 9,812 Winkler−56%
  • Foreign residents: 36.8% Aurora vs 26.3% Winkler+40%
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Cities near Winkler

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

Morden 11.7 km away
Salary
2,636 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in Canada

Other cities in Canada to compare with Winkler, nearest in population first.

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Prévost14,043 residentsMatane14,034 residentsGravenhurst14,008 residentsPowell River14,148 residentsParksville14,164 residentsGrand Falls-Windsor14,177 residents

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Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Winkler when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

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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 Winkler?

The published population was 14,066 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

How safe is Winkler?

Police recorded about 9,812 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 typical salary in Winkler?

The median gross salary is about 2,549 EUR/month (2020). The regional series (home-region basis, 2020) is a separate labelled row in the table. Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the unemployment rate in Winkler?

The unemployment rate is about 4.2 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Winkler?

The median gross salary is 2,070 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Winkler?

3,570 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Winkler a good place to live?

Winkler 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 Winkler?

Morden is near Winkler. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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