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Pangnirtung, NU

Full City Profile · Nunavut

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,504 Population 488/sq mi density
$102,000 Median Income $45,000 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$136 Median Rent 2.5% income on rent
16°F Avg Temperature 285 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$102,000 median income, 19.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $136/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Pangnirtung, NU

At a Glance

Median Income
$102,000
36% above
$45,000 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$136/mo
88% below
2.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
89% below
14.7% high school+
Unemployment
19.6%
444% above
17.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
16°F
285 sunny days/yr

How Pangnirtung Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
136%
Home Value
89%
Rent
12%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
544%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pangnirtung a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pangnirtung residents earn a median household income of $102,000 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,000. The unemployment rate stands at 19.6% (444% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 47 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pangnirtung is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $136/month, with 2.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

3.6% of adults in Pangnirtung hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 14.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Pangnirtung has an average annual temperature of 16°F (-9°C). Winters average -12°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,504
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density488/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%

Economy

B
Median Income$102,000
Per Capita$45,000
Unemployment19.6%
Poverty17.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$865

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$136
Ownership20.3%
Housing Units395
Rent Burden2.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp16°F
Sunny Days285/yr
Rain28.0 in/yr
Elevation85 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+14.7%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute14 min