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Hay River, NT

Full City Profile · Northwest Territories

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,169 Population 67/sq mi density
$129,000 Median Income $69,900 per capita
$290,000 Home Value
$930 Median Rent 10.2% income on rent
27°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$129,000 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$290,000 home value, $930/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hay River, NT

At a Glance

Median Income
$129,000
72% above
$69,900 per capita
Home Value
$290,000
3% above
Median Rent
$930/mo
20% below
10.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
24.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
6.7% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
27°F
313 sunny days/yr

How Hay River Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
172%
Home Value
103%
Rent
80%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
172%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hay River a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hay River residents earn a median household income of $129,000 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $69,900. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 98 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hay River is $290,000 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $930/month, with 10.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

12.5% of adults in Hay River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 24.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Hay River has an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,169
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density67/mi²
Male / Female50% / 49%

Economy

A
Median Income$129,000
Per Capita$69,900
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty6.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344

Housing

A+
Home Value$290,000
Rent$930
Ownership69.8%
Housing Units1,275
Rent Burden10.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp27°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain12.6 in/yr
Elevation548 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+24.2%
Graduate+3.1%

Community

Commute16 min