Gjoa Haven, NU — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $100,000

33% higher than US avg

Home Value $200,000

29% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 4.2%

88% lower than US avg

Median Rent $172

85% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 26.2%

18% lower than US avg

Unemployment 20.7%

475% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 12.0%

3% lower than US avg

How Gjoa Haven Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,349

Median Age23.0 yrs

Density123/mi²

Male / Female53% / 47%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+

Median Income$100,000

Per Capita$40,400

Unemployment20.7%

Poverty12.0%

Commute11 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$200,000

Rent$172

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units290

Rent Burden3.4%

Health

Obesity26.2%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking8.9%

Depression4.1%

Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp7°F (-14°C)

AQI27 (Good)

Rain5.1 in/yr

Sunny Days327/yr

Elevation7 ft (2 m)

Education

Bachelor's+4.2%

High School+13.7%

Graduate+1.2%

Community

Commute11 min

Broadband94.0%

Is Gjoa Haven a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gjoa Haven receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Gjoa Haven offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gjoa Haven is $100,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Gjoa Haven among higher-income communities. At 20.7%, unemployment is notably high. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gjoa Haven is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $172 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 13.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Gjoa Haven has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 7°F. Winters average -26°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. With 327 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 5.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Gjoa Haven has a population of 1,349 with a density of 123 people per square mile, spread across 11.0 square miles. The median age is 23.0 years, 41% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.4% female and 52.6% male. The city is predominantly White (99.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 63.3% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,349

Total Population

2021 Census

123

People / sq mi

23.0yrs

Median Age

41% below US avg

11.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%

Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Gjoa Haven vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	63.3%
	19% below US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Other Languages	36.7%

Social Characteristics

Gjoa Haven vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gjoa Haven is $100,000, which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,400. The unemployment rate is 20.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Gjoa Haven vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$100,000
	33% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$40,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	20.7%
	475% above US avg
Poverty Rate	12.0%
	3% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	11.2 min
Drive Alone	18.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Gjoa Haven is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $172 (85% below the national average of $1,163). There are 290 total housing units in the city. 3.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$200,000
	29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$172
	85% below US avg
Rent Burden	3.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	15.5%
Renter-Occupied	84.5%
Housing Units	290

Property Tax

In Gjoa Haven, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Gjoa Haven vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	26.2%
	18% below US avg
Diabetes	5.5%
Heart Disease	9.5%
High Blood Pressure	22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	8.9%
	36% below US avg
Binge Drinking	10.0%
Physical Inactivity	76.3%
Depression	4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.0%

Food & Exercise

Gjoa Haven has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 7°F (-14°C). Winters average -26°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 72°F. The area gets 327 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 5.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

-26°F Jan (-32°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	6.9°F
	87% below US avg
January Average	-26°F (-32°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	327 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	5.1 inches
	87% below US avg
Snowfall	3.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	27.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	89.5%

Geography

Elevation	7 ft (2 m)
Area	11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²)
Population Density	123/sq mi
Coordinates	68.6260°N, 95.8784°W
Timezone	America/Cambridge_Bay

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	-26°F (-32°C)	0.2 in
February	-27°F (-33°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
March	-20°F (-29°C)	0.2 in
April	-4°F (-20°C)	0.2 in
May	16°F (-9°C)	0.3 in
June	35°F (1°C)	0.5 in
July	46°F (8°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
August	42°F (6°C)	1.1 in	Wettest
September	32°F (-0°C)	0.8 in
October	15°F (-10°C)	0.5 in
November	-7°F (-21°C)	0.2 in
December	-19°F (-29°C)	0.2 in

Gjoa Haven has a seasonal temperature swing of 73°F — from -27°F in February to 46°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and February the driest (0.1").

4.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 88% below the national average of 33.7%. 13.7% have completed high school. 1.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 18.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	4.2%
	88% below US avg
High School+	13.7%
Graduate Degree+	1.2%

F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	123/sq mi
Total Area	11.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	11.2 min
Drive Alone	18.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Gjoa Haven

What is the population of Gjoa Haven?

Gjoa Haven has a population of 1,349 residents and is located in Nunavut. The population density is 123 people per square mile, spread across 11.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 23.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.4% female and 52.6% male.

Is Gjoa Haven expensive to live in?

Gjoa Haven is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $100,000, 33% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $172 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gjoa Haven?

Gjoa Haven has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 7°F (-14°C). Winter temperatures average -26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.1 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Gjoa Haven?

The job market in Gjoa Haven faces challenges, with unemployment at 20.7% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 11 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Gjoa Haven?

The median home value in Gjoa Haven is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $172.

How are the schools in Gjoa Haven?

4.2% of adults in Gjoa Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 13.7% have completed high school. 1.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Gjoa Haven?

The obesity rate in Gjoa Haven is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Gjoa Haven?

The average commute in Gjoa Haven is 11 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 18.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Gjoa Haven?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Gjoa Haven is 99.6% White. 63.3% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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