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Kinngait, NU

Nunavut

Kinngait is a small town in Nunavut with a population of 1,396. Residents earn $101,609 per year, which is 35% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,396 Population 365/sq mi density
$101,609 Median Income $45,269 per capita
$250,550 Home Value
$273 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
16°F Avg Temperature 307 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$101,609 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,550 home value, $273/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $101,609
35% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,550
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $273
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.5%
41% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,396
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density365/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$101,609
Per Capita$45,269
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty17.5%
Commute12 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,550
Rent$273
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units558
Rent Burden28.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp16°F (-9°C)
Rain16.1 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute12 min

Is Kinngait a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kinngait receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Kinngait offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kinngait is $101,609, which is significantly higher than the national average / 35% above $75,149. This places Kinngait among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 17.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kinngait is $250,550, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $273 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kinngait has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 16°F. Winters average -13°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. With 307 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches, including 9.7 inches of snow.

Kinngait has a population of 1,396 with a density of 365 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (98.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 28.2% of residents.

Population

1,396
Total Population
365
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
3.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Kinngait vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 28.2%
64% below US avg
Spanish 0.5%
96% below US avg
Other Languages 71.3%

Social Characteristics

Kinngait vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kinngait is $101,609, which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,269 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $871, 39% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 43 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 5.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Kinngait vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$101,609
35% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,269
Avg Weekly Wage$871

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.5%
41% above US avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time11.8 min
Drive Alone28.4%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Kinngait is $250,550, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $273 (77% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 558 total housing units in the city. 28.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,550
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$273
77% below US avg
Rent Burden28.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units558

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, Kinngait receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Kinngait 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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Kinngait has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 16°F (-9°C). Winters average -13°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

-13°F Jan (-25°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average15.9°F
71% below US avg
January Average-13°F (-25°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density365/sq mi
Coordinates64.2338°N, 76.5437°W
TimezoneAmerica/Iqaluit

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 26, 2018.

Jan 26, 2018 255 km NNW of Salluit, Canada M3.5 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -13°F (-25°C) 0.9 in
February -14°F (-25°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
March -7°F (-22°C) 0.9 in
April 8°F (-13°C) 1.3 in
May 24°F (-5°C) 1.1 in
June 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in
July 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in Wettest
September 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in
October 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in
November 11°F (-12°C) 1.9 in
December -5°F (-21°C) 1.1 in

Kinngait has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from -14°F in February to 46°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.8").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 28.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density365/sq mi
Total Area3.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute11.8 min
Drive Alone28.4%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home5.6%

Airports Near Kinngait

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cape Dorset AirportYTESmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kinngait

What is the population of Kinngait?

Kinngait has a population of 1,396 residents and is located in Nunavut. The population density is 365 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Kinngait expensive to live in?

The median household income is $101,609, 35% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,550 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $273 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Kinngait safe?

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

What is the weather like in Kinngait?

Kinngait has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 16°F (-9°C). Winter temperatures average -13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.1 inches, with 9.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kinngait?

The unemployment rate in Kinngait is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $871. There are 43 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 12 minutes, and 5.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Kinngait?

The median home value in Kinngait is $250,550. For renters, the median monthly rent is $273. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Kinngait?

32.9% of adults in Kinngait hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Kinngait?

The average commute in Kinngait is 12 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 28.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Kinngait?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Kinngait is 98.5% White, 0.7% Black or African American. 28.2% of residents speak only English at home.

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