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Burwash Landing, YT

Yukon

Burwash Landing is a small town in Yukon with a population of 64. Residents earn $80,069 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
64 Population 5/sq mi density
$80,069 Median Income $53,469 per capita
$365,067 Home Value
$866 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
25°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$80,069 median income, 22.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$365,067 home value, $866/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $80,069
7% higher than US avg
Home Value $365,067
30% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $866
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 22.2%
517% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.0%
3% lower than US avg

How Burwash Landing Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population64
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$80,069
Per Capita$53,469
Unemployment22.2%
Poverty12.0%
Commute8 min

Housing

A
Home Value$365,067
Rent$866
Ownership22.2%
Housing Units45
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp25°F (-4°C)
Rain12.4 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation2,651 ft (808 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+16.7%
Graduate+16.7%

Community

Commute8 min

Is Burwash Landing a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Burwash Landing receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Burwash Landing has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Burwash Landing is $80,069, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 22.2%, unemployment is notably high. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 8 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Burwash Landing is $365,067, 30% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $866 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 16.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Burwash Landing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F. Winters average -8°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. With 313 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches.

Burwash Landing has a population of 64 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 11.8 square miles. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.9% female and 46.2% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 84.6% of residents.

Population

64
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
11.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Burwash Landing vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 84.6%
8% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 15.4%

Social Characteristics

Burwash Landing vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Burwash Landing is $80,069, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,469 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,028, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 22.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 2 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 8 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Burwash Landing vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,069
7% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,469
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment22.2%
517% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below US avg
Establishments (County)2

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time8.3 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Burwash Landing is $365,067, 30% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $866 (26% below the national average of $1,163). 22.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 45 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$365,067
30% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$866
26% below US avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership22.2%
Owner-Occupied22.2%
Renter-Occupied77.8%
Housing Units45

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Burwash Landing receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Burwash Landing vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Burwash Landing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -8°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 313 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,651 feet.

Temperature

-8°F Jan (-22°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average25.1°F
54% below US avg
January Average-8°F (-22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,651 ft (808 m)
Area11.8 sq mi (30.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates61.3513°N, 139.0095°W
TimezoneAmerica/Whitehorse

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.4"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

723 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 17, 2014 90 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska M6.0 137 km
Jun 26, 2001 152 km E of McCarthy, Alaska M5.7 57 km
Feb 11, 2005 65 km NNE of Yakutat, Alaska M5.4 140 km
Apr 29, 2004 136 km E of McCarthy, Alaska M5.3 73 km
Jan 8, 2022 104 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska M5.2 135 km
Jun 5, 2014 144 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska M5.1 71 km
Jun 5, 2014 145 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska M5.1 69 km
Jun 12, 1995 Southern Yukon Territory, Canada M5.1 54 km
Mar 27, 2009 56 km WNW of Haines Junction, Canada M5.0 49 km
Feb 11, 2005 66 km NNE of Yakutat, Alaska M5.0 139 km
Jul 20, 2014 92 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska M5.0 134 km
Sep 14, 1991 151 km WNW of Haines Junction, Canada M5.0 53 km
May 9, 2021 126 km E of McCarthy, Alaska M4.9 83 km
Jul 17, 2014 98 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska M4.8 130 km
Aug 6, 2023 157 km E of McCarthy, Alaska M4.8 51 km
Mar 8, 2023 Yukon, Canada M4.7 84 km
Mar 9, 1992 38 km WNW of Haines Junction, Canada M4.7 67 km
Jul 12, 2014 143 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska M4.7 72 km
Sep 14, 1991 147 km SSE of Alcan Border, Alaska M4.5 50 km
Dec 27, 1997 90 km E of McCarthy, Alaska M4.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fort Selkirk (195 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fort Selkirk Volcanic field 1,239 m (4,065 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -8°F (-22°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 1°F (-18°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 12°F (-11°C) 0.4 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in
May 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
July 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
September 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
October 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
November 8°F (-14°C) 0.6 in
December -5°F (-21°C) 0.5 in

Burwash Landing has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from -8°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.4").

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0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 16.7% have completed high school. 16.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 66.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+16.7%
Graduate Degree+16.7%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area11.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute8.3 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Museums in Burwash Landing

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kluane Museum of Natural History

Libraries in Burwash Landing

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burwash Landing Library0.0

Hotels in Burwash Landing

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burwash Landing Lodge

Gas Stations in Burwash Landing

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kluane Energy

Airports Near Burwash Landing

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Burwash AirportYDBMedium Airport
Silver City AirportSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burwash Landing

What is the population of Burwash Landing?

Burwash Landing has a population of 64 residents and is located in Yukon. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 11.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.9% female and 46.2% male.

Is Burwash Landing expensive to live in?

The median household income is $80,069, 7% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $365,067 (30% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $866 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Burwash Landing safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Burwash Landing receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Burwash Landing?

Burwash Landing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winter temperatures average -8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.4 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Burwash Landing?

The job market in Burwash Landing faces challenges, with unemployment at 22.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,028. There are 2 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 8 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Burwash Landing?

The median home value in Burwash Landing is $365,067. For renters, the median monthly rent is $866. The homeownership rate is 22.2%.

How are the schools in Burwash Landing?

0.0% of adults in Burwash Landing hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 16.7% have completed high school. 16.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Burwash Landing?

The average commute in Burwash Landing is 8 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 66.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Burwash Landing?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Burwash Landing is 100% White. 84.6% of residents speak only English at home.

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