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Dawson City, YT

Full City Profile · Yukon

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,577 Population 132/sq mi density
$77,000 Median Income $51,000 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
22°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$77,000 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Dawson City, YT

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,000
2% above
$51,000 per capita
Home Value
$348,000
23% above
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
21.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
24.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
150% above
9.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
22°F
313 sunny days/yr

How Dawson City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
102%
Home Value
123%
Rent
69%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
250%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dawson City 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

Dawson City residents earn a median household income of $77,000 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,000. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 49 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dawson City is $348,000 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $800/month, with 21.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

13.5% of adults in Dawson City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 24.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Dawson City has an average annual temperature of 22°F (-5°C). Winters average -17°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,577
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density132/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B
Median Income$77,000
Per Capita$51,000
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty9.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$981

Housing

A
Home Value$348,000
Rent$800
Ownership49.4%
Housing Units770
Rent Burden21.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp22°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain12.5 in/yr
Elevation1,214 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+24.2%
Graduate+6.4%

Community

Commute14 min