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Haines Junction, YT

Yukon

Haines Junction is a small town in Yukon with a population of 688. Residents earn $89,000 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
688 Population 52/sq mi density
$89,000 Median Income $56,800 per capita
$360,000 Home Value
$940 Median Rent 9.7% income on rent
27°F Avg Temperature 309 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
$89,000 median income, 13.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$360,000 home value, $940/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $89,000
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $360,000
28% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.5%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $940
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.7%
281% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.4%
40% lower than US avg

How Haines Junction Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population688
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$89,000
Per Capita$56,800
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty7.4%
Commute15 min

Housing

A
Home Value$360,000
Rent$940
Ownership64.5%
Housing Units310
Rent Burden9.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp27°F (-3°C)
Rain14.7 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+22.5%
Graduate+6.3%

Community

Commute15 min

Is Haines Junction a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Haines Junction receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Haines Junction offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Haines Junction is $89,000, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 13.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Haines Junction is $360,000, 28% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Haines Junction has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F. Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. With 309 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches, including 7.1 inches of snow.

Haines Junction has a population of 688 with a density of 52 people per square mile, spread across 13.2 square miles. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.6% female and 50.7% male. The city is predominantly White (96.4%), with 2.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.7% of residents.

Population

688
Total Population
2021 Census
52
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
13.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Haines Junction vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.7%
12% above US avg
Spanish 2.9%
78% below US avg
Other Languages 9.4%

Social Characteristics

Haines Junction vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Haines Junction is $89,000, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,800 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,092, 24% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 13.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 21 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 12.3% of workers work from home.

Income: Haines Junction vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$89,000
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,800
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.7%
281% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.4%
40% below US avg
Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.5 min
Drive Alone71.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Haines Junction is $360,000, 28% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $940 (19% below the national average of $1,163). 64.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 310 total housing units in the city. 9.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$360,000
28% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$940
19% below US avg
Rent Burden9.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.5%
Owner-Occupied64.5%
Renter-Occupied22.6%
Housing Units310

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Haines Junction receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Haines Junction vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Haines Junction has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

-2°F Jan (-19°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average26.6°F
51% below US avg
January Average-2°F (-19°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Area13.2 sq mi (34.3 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates60.7522°N, 137.5108°W
TimezoneAmerica/Whitehorse

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.97"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

724 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 1, 2017 48 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M6.3 112 km
May 1, 2017 47 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M6.2 113 km
May 1, 2017 42 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M5.7 119 km
Jan 9, 2007 59 km WSW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M5.7 150 km
May 1, 2017 41 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M5.6 119 km
Feb 11, 2005 65 km NNE of Yakutat, Alaska M5.4 124 km
Jun 12, 1995 Southern Yukon Territory, Canada M5.1 54 km
Feb 11, 2005 66 km NNE of Yakutat, Alaska M5.0 124 km
Sep 16, 2017 54 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M5.0 106 km
May 1, 2017 57 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M5.0 104 km
May 1, 2017 43 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M5.0 117 km
Mar 27, 2009 56 km WNW of Haines Junction, Canada M5.0 57 km
May 1, 2017 38 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M4.9 121 km
Aug 6, 2023 157 km E of McCarthy, Alaska M4.8 148 km
May 1, 2017 37 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M4.8 122 km
May 4, 2017 45 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M4.7 115 km
Mar 9, 1992 38 km WNW of Haines Junction, Canada M4.7 38 km
Apr 4, 1990 83 km NW of Whitehorse, Canada M4.6 106 km
Sep 11, 1999 56 km SSE of Haines Junction, Canada M4.6 56 km
Nov 18, 2001 71 km SSW of Haines Junction, Canada M4.4 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 33.5 m (110 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 DISENCHANTMENT BAY, AK Meteorological 33.5 m 141 km
2024 WHITEHORSE, YUKON Meteorological 2.5 m 114 km
2017 SKAGWAY, AK Earthquake 0.1 m 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Alligator Lake (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Alligator Lake Volcanic field 2,217 m (7,274 ft) Unknown 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -2°F (-19°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 6°F (-15°C) 0.9 in
March 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in Driest
May 40°F (4°C) 0.8 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
July 53°F (11°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
September 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
October 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
November 11°F (-12°C) 1.3 in
December 1°F (-17°C) 1.4 in

Haines Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from -2°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and April the driest (0.4").

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13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60% below the national average of 33.7%. 22.5% have completed high school. 6.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 71.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.5%
60% below US avg
High School+22.5%
Graduate Degree+6.3%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density52/sq mi
Total Area13.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.5 min
Drive Alone71.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.3%

Schools in Haines Junction

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Elias Community School
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Radio Stations near Haines Junction

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Haines Junction

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Da Ku Cultural Center
Museum Of Nostalgia

Libraries in Haines Junction

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Haines Junction0.0

Hotels in Haines Junction

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parkside Inn
The Raven Hotel

Cafes in Haines Junction

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Village Bakery

Clinics in Haines Junction

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Haines Junction Health Centre

Gas Stations in Haines Junction

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fas Gas
Norgas
North 60 Petro Express
Source Motors

Banks in Haines Junction

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CIBC

Airports Near Haines Junction

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Haines Junction AirportYHTMedium Airport

Post Offices in Haines Junction

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Haines Junction

Churches & Religious Organizations in Haines Junction

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Our Lady of the Way
St. Christopher's Anglican Church

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions About Haines Junction

What is the population of Haines Junction?

Haines Junction has a population of 688 residents and is located in Yukon. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 13.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.6% female and 50.7% male.

Is Haines Junction expensive to live in?

The median household income is $89,000, 18% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $360,000 (28% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $940 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Haines Junction safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Haines Junction receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Haines Junction?

Haines Junction has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winter temperatures average -2°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.7 inches, with 7.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Haines Junction?

The job market in Haines Junction faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,092. There are 21 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 15 minutes, and 12.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Haines Junction?

The median home value in Haines Junction is $360,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $940. The homeownership rate is 64.5%.

How are the schools in Haines Junction?

13.5% of adults in Haines Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.5% have completed high school. 6.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Haines Junction?

The average commute in Haines Junction is 15 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 71.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 12.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Haines Junction?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Haines Junction is 96.4% White, 2.2% Asian. 87.7% of residents speak only English at home.

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