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Behchokǫ̀, NT

Full City Profile · Northwest Territories

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,746 Population 60/sq mi density
$115,000 Median Income $48,600 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 7.6% income on rent
23°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$115,000 median income, 21.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Behchokǫ̀, NT

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,000
53% above
$48,600 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
7.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86% below
21.3% high school+
Unemployment
21.1%
486% above
10.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
23°F
316 sunny days/yr

How Behchokǫ̀ Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
153%
Home Value
71%
Rent
69%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
586%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Behchokǫ̀ a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Behchokǫ̀ residents earn a median household income of $115,000 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,600. The unemployment rate stands at 21.1% (486% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 54 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Behchokǫ̀ is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $800/month, with 7.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

4.8% of adults in Behchokǫ̀ hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 21.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Behchokǫ̀ has an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -17°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,746
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density60/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%

Economy

B+
Median Income$115,000
Per Capita$48,600
Unemployment21.1%
Poverty10.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$800
Ownership46.7%
Housing Units460
Rent Burden7.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp23°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain11.0 in/yr
Elevation23 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+21.3%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute20 min