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Baker Lake, NU

Full City Profile · Nunavut

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,061 Population 30/sq mi density
$105,000 Median Income $51,800 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$218 Median Rent 7.0% income on rent
11°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$105,000 median income, 27.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $218/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Baker Lake, NU

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,000
40% above
$51,800 per capita
Home Value
$300,000
6% above
Median Rent
$218/mo
81% below
7.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
86% below
13.5% high school+
Unemployment
27.3%
658% above
17.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
11°F
317 sunny days/yr

How Baker Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
140%
Home Value
106%
Rent
19%
Poverty
137%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
758%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Baker Lake 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

Baker Lake residents earn a median household income of $105,000 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,800. The unemployment rate stands at 27.3% (658% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 64 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Baker Lake is $300,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $218/month, with 7.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

4.6% of adults in Baker Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 13.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Baker Lake has an average annual temperature of 11°F (-12°C). Winters average -26°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,061
Median Age25.6 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

B
Median Income$105,000
Per Capita$51,800
Unemployment27.3%
Poverty17.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$218
Ownership17.4%
Housing Units575
Rent Burden7.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp11°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain10.4 in/yr
Elevation102 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+13.5%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute14 min