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Igloolik, NU

Full City Profile · Nunavut

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,049 Population 51/sq mi density
$89,000 Median Income $37,100 per capita
$164,000 Home Value
$168 Median Rent 3.9% income on rent
8°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$89,000 median income, 20.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,000 home value, $168/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Igloolik, NU

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,000
18% above
$37,100 per capita
Home Value
$164,000
42% below
Median Rent
$168/mo
86% below
3.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
91% below
20.8% high school+
Unemployment
20.2%
461% above
22.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
8°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Igloolik Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
118%
Home Value
58%
Rent
14%
Poverty
184%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
561%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Igloolik a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Igloolik residents earn a median household income of $89,000 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,100. The unemployment rate stands at 20.2% (461% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 64 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Igloolik is $164,000 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $168/month, with 3.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

3.2% of adults in Igloolik hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 20.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Igloolik has an average annual temperature of 8°F (-13°C). Winters average -23°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,049
Median Age20.2 yrs
Density51/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%

Economy

C+
Median Income$89,000
Per Capita$37,100
Unemployment20.2%
Poverty22.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$713

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,000
Rent$168
Ownership8.9%
Housing Units395
Rent Burden3.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp8°F
Sunny Days318/yr
Rain10.0 in/yr
Elevation49 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+20.8%
Graduate+0.8%

Community

Commute14 min