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Marsh Lake, YT

Full City Profile · Yukon

3.3 /5.0
B Good
746 Population 2/sq mi density
$93,000 Median Income $58,600 per capita
$476,000 Home Value
$866 Median Rent 12.2% income on rent
30°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$93,000 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$476,000 home value, $866/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Marsh Lake, YT

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,000
24% above
$58,600 per capita
Home Value
$476,000
69% above
Median Rent
$866/mo
26% below
12.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
42% below
25.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
10.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
30°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Marsh Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
124%
Home Value
169%
Rent
74%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marsh Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marsh Lake residents earn a median household income of $93,000 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,600. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marsh Lake is $476,000 , 69% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $866/month, with 12.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

19.6% of adults in Marsh Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 25.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Marsh Lake has an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population746
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%

Economy

A
Median Income$93,000
Per Capita$58,600
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty10.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127

Housing

B+
Home Value$476,000
Rent$866
Ownership90.7%
Housing Units375
Rent Burden12.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp30°F
Sunny Days318/yr
Rain10.1 in/yr
Elevation2,215 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+25.4%
Graduate+5.8%

Community

Commute42 min

Did You Know?

25.4% work from home.