Median Income
$77,000
2% higher than US avg
Home Value
$348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
13.5%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.0%
150% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.4%
24% lower than US avg
How Dawson City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,577
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density132/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Economy
B
Median Income$77,000
Per Capita$51,000
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty9.4%
Commute14 min
Housing
A
Home Value$348,000
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units770
Rent Burden21.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,214 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+24.2%
Graduate+6.4%
Is Dawson City a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Dawson City receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Dawson City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Dawson City is $77,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.0%, unemployment is notably high. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Dawson City is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.2% have completed high school.
Dawson City has a population of 1,577 with a density of 132 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.2%), with 1% Black, 5.7% Asian.
Population
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Dawson City vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 83.2% |
| 6% above US avg |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
| 62% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 11.8% |
Social Characteristics
Dawson City vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Dawson City is $77,000, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.
Income: Dawson City vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $77,000 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $51,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.0% |
| 150% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% |
| 24% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 13.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 52.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
The median home value in Dawson City is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $348,000 |
| 23% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 21.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 49.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 50.0% |
| Housing Units | 770 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Dawson City vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Dawson City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Area | 11.9 sq mi (30.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.0601°N, 139.4333°W |
| Timezone | America/Dawson |