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Aklavik, NT

Full City Profile · Northwest Territories

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
536 Population 113/sq mi density
$55,200 Median Income $40,800 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$372 Median Rent 7.0% income on rent
17°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$55,200 median income, 18.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $372/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Aklavik, NT

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,200
27% below
$40,800 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$372/mo
68% below
7.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
89% below
22.0% high school+
Unemployment
18.6%
417% above
22.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
17°F
317 sunny days/yr

How Aklavik Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Aklavik's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
53%
Rent
32%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
517%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Aklavik a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Aklavik residents earn a median household income of $55,200 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,800. The unemployment rate stands at 18.6% (417% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Aklavik is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $372/month, with 7.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

3.7% of adults in Aklavik hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 22.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Aklavik has an average annual temperature of 17°F (-9°C). Winters average -18°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population536
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,200
Per Capita$40,800
Unemployment18.6%
Poverty22.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$785

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$372
Ownership30.2%
Housing Units215
Rent Burden7.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp17°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain10.5 in/yr
Elevation16 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+22.0%
Graduate+2.4%

Community

Commute13 min