Quebec · Census Agglomeration
Val-d'Or by the numbers
Val-d'Or is Canada's 84th largest metro area, home to about 35K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+1.8% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,071, the median age is 42.4 and January averages -18°C.
People
Population of Val-d'Or
The Val-d'Or census agglomeration had an estimated 34,862 people on July 1, 2025, up +1.8% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 34,037 people, +0.5% more than in 2016.
The City of Val-d'Or itself had an estimated 33,353 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Val-d'Or area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val-d'Or | 33,353 | 32,752 | +0.8% | 9 |
| Lac Simon | 1,403 | 1,285 | -6.9% | 409 |
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0148-01, Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0155-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0003-01
2021 Census
Who lives in Val-d'Or
Age
Median age is 42.4 (Canada: 41.6). 19.2% of residents are 65 or older and 17.9% are under 15.
Languages
35.5% can speak both official languages. At home, 2.5% speak mostly English, 94.5% mostly French and 1.1% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 18.2% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 16.4% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 25.9% a trades certificate.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0030-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0223-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0227-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0302-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0384-01
Money
Income and jobs in Val-d'Or
Half of Val-d'Or households made more than $74,500 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Val-d'Or
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,071 a month on average, +10.6% from a year earlier and +52.1% over five years.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0258-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0256-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0253-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0133-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0127-01
Commuting
Getting around Val-d'Or
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Val-d'Or weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Mont Brun weather station, 78.2 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Val-d'Or questions, answered
What is the population of Val-d'Or?
The Val-d'Or metro area had an estimated 34,862 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Val-d'Or itself had about 33,353.
How much is rent in Val-d'Or?
In October 2025 the average rent in Val-d'Or was $793 for a one-bedroom and $1,071 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Val-d'Or?
The median household income in Val-d'Or was $74,500 before tax in 2020 ($64,500 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $98,200.
How cold does it get in Val-d'Or?
January averages -17.9°C, with average lows of -24.3°C. Val-d'Or gets about 281 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 23.2°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Val-d'Or bilingual?
35.5% of people in Val-d'Or can speak both English and French; 1.0% speak English only and 63.5% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Val-d'Or?
The median age in Val-d'Or was 42.4 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.