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Grise Fiord, NU

Full City Profile · Nunavut

3.1 /5.0
B Good
144 Population 1/sq mi density
$101,609 Median Income $45,269 per capita
$250,550 Home Value
$146 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
3°F Avg Temperature 321 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$101,609 median income, 21.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,550 home value, $146/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Grise Fiord, NU

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,609
35% above
$45,269 per capita
Home Value
$250,550
11% below
Median Rent
$146/mo
87% below
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
27.3% high school+
Unemployment
21.4%
494% above
17.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
3°F
321 sunny days/yr

How Grise Fiord Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
135%
Home Value
89%
Rent
13%
Poverty
141%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
594%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grise Fiord 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

Grise Fiord residents earn a median household income of $101,609 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,269. The unemployment rate stands at 21.4% (494% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grise Fiord is $250,550 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $146/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

9.1% of adults in Grise Fiord hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 27.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Grise Fiord has an average annual temperature of 3°F (-16°C). Winters average -27°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population144
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

B
Median Income$101,609
Per Capita$45,269
Unemployment21.4%
Poverty17.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$871

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,550
Rent$146
Ownership27.3%
Housing Units55
Rent Burden28.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp3°F
Sunny Days321/yr
Rain8.3 in/yr
Elevation52 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+27.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute10 min