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Cambridge Bay, NU

Full City Profile · Nunavut

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,760 Population 23/sq mi density
$128,000 Median Income $60,400 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$452 Median Rent 3.5% income on rent
7°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$128,000 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $452/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Cambridge Bay, NU

At a Glance

Median Income
$128,000
70% above
$60,400 per capita
Home Value
$400,000
42% above
Median Rent
$452/mo
61% below
3.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
81% below
17.7% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
269% above
12.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
7°F
326 sunny days/yr

How Cambridge Bay Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
170%
Home Value
142%
Rent
39%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
369%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cambridge Bay 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

Cambridge Bay residents earn a median household income of $128,000 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,400. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 55 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cambridge Bay is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $452/month, with 3.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.4% of adults in Cambridge Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 17.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cambridge Bay has an average annual temperature of 7°F (-14°C). Winters average -27°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,760
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B
Median Income$128,000
Per Capita$60,400
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty12.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162

Housing

A+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$452
Ownership22.6%
Housing Units575
Rent Burden3.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp7°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain5.4 in/yr
Elevation33 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+17.7%
Graduate+3.0%

Community

Commute12 min