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Arviat, NU

Full City Profile · Nunavut

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,864 Population 59/sq mi density
$105,000 Median Income $43,080 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$166 Median Rent 2.4% income on rent
16°F Avg Temperature 315 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$105,000 median income, 18.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $166/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Arviat, NU

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,000
40% above
$43,080 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$166/mo
86% below
2.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
91% below
21.5% high school+
Unemployment
18.0%
400% above
15.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
16°F
315 sunny days/yr

How Arviat Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
140%
Home Value
89%
Rent
14%
Poverty
121%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
500%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arviat a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Arviat residents earn a median household income of $105,000 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,080. The unemployment rate stands at 18.0% (400% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 89 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arviat is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $166/month, with 2.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

3.1% of adults in Arviat hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 21.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Arviat has an average annual temperature of 16°F (-9°C). Winters average -20°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,864
Median Age21.8 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B
Median Income$105,000
Per Capita$43,080
Unemployment18.0%
Poverty15.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$828

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$166
Ownership19.7%
Housing Units635
Rent Burden2.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp16°F
Sunny Days315/yr
Rain11.4 in/yr
Elevation30 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+21.5%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute14 min