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Gjoa Haven, NU

Full City Profile · Nunavut

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,349 Population 123/sq mi density
$100,000 Median Income $40,400 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$172 Median Rent 3.4% income on rent
7°F Avg Temperature 327 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$100,000 median income, 20.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $172/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Gjoa Haven, NU

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,000
33% above
$40,400 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Median Rent
$172/mo
85% below
3.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
88% below
13.7% high school+
Unemployment
20.7%
475% above
12.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
7°F
327 sunny days/yr

How Gjoa Haven Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
133%
Home Value
71%
Rent
15%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
575%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gjoa Haven 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

Gjoa Haven residents earn a median household income of $100,000 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,400. The unemployment rate stands at 20.7% (475% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 42 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gjoa Haven is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $172/month, with 3.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

4.2% of adults in Gjoa Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 13.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Gjoa Haven has an average annual temperature of 7°F (-14°C). Winters average -26°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,349
Median Age23.0 yrs
Density123/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%

Economy

B+
Median Income$100,000
Per Capita$40,400
Unemployment20.7%
Poverty12.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$777

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$172
Ownership15.5%
Housing Units290
Rent Burden3.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp7°F
Sunny Days327/yr
Rain5.1 in/yr
Elevation7 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+13.7%
Graduate+1.2%

Community

Commute11 min