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Pond Inlet, NU

Nunavut

Pond Inlet is a small town in Nunavut with a population of 1,555. Residents earn $99,000 per year, which is 32% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,555 Population 24/sq mi density
$99,000 Median Income $47,700 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$224 Median Rent 2.7% income on rent
7°F Avg Temperature 322 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$99,000 median income, 18.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $224/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $99,000
32% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.6%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $224
81% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.4%
411% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.2%
71% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,555
Median Age22.8 yrs
Density24/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$99,000
Per Capita$47,700
Unemployment18.4%
Poverty21.2%
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$224
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units365
Rent Burden2.7%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp7°F (-14°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain7.8 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+17.9%
Graduate+2.6%

Community

Commute15 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Pond Inlet a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pond Inlet receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Pond Inlet offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pond Inlet is $99,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Pond Inlet among higher-income communities. At 18.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pond Inlet is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $224 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Pond Inlet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 7°F. Winters average -26°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. With 322 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Pond Inlet has a population of 1,555 with a density of 24 people per square mile, spread across 66.0 square miles. The median age is 22.8 years, 41% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.8% female and 50.2% male. The city is predominantly White (99%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 7.7% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,555
Total Population
2021 Census
24
People / sq mi
22.8yrs
Median Age
41% below US avg
66.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Pond Inlet vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only7.7%
90% below US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg
Other Languages92%

Social Characteristics

Pond Inlet vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pond Inlet is $99,000, which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 18.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 9.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Pond Inlet vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$99,000
32% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.4%
411% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.2%
71% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.9 min
Drive Alone34.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Pond Inlet is $300,000, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $224 (81% below the national average of $1,163). There are 365 total housing units in the city. 2.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$224
81% below US avg
Rent Burden2.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied9.6%
Renter-Occupied90.4%
Housing Units365

Property Tax

In Pond Inlet, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Pond Inlet vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Pond Inlet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 7°F (-14°C). Winters average -26°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 71°F. The area gets 322 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 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

-26°F Jan (-32°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average6.7°F
88% below US avg
January Average-26°F (-32°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall7.8 inches
79% below US avg
Snowfall4.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area66.0 sq mi (170.8 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates72.6992°N, 77.9595°W
TimezoneAmerica/Iqaluit

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -26°F (-32°C) 0.2 in
February -27°F (-33°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
March -21°F (-29°C) 0.3 in
April -5°F (-21°C) 0.4 in
May 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in
June 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in
July 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in Wettest
September 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
October 14°F (-10°C) 1.0 in
November -6°F (-21°C) 0.6 in
December -19°F (-29°C) 0.3 in

Pond Inlet has a seasonal temperature swing of 72°F — from -27°F in February to 45°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.2").

4.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 86% below the national average of 33.7%. 17.9% have completed high school. 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 34.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.6%
86% below US avg
High School+17.9%
Graduate Degree+2.6%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density24/sq mi
Total Area66.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.9 min
Drive Alone34.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.6%

Frequently Asked Questions About Pond Inlet

What is the population of Pond Inlet?

Pond Inlet has a population of 1,555 residents and is located in Nunavut. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 66.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 22.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.8% female and 50.2% male.

Is Pond Inlet expensive to live in?

Pond Inlet is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $99,000, 32% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $300,000 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $224 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Pond Inlet?

Pond Inlet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 7°F (-14°C). Winter temperatures average -26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.8 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Pond Inlet?

The job market in Pond Inlet faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.4% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 15 minutes, and 9.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Pond Inlet?

The median home value in Pond Inlet is $300,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $224.

How are the schools in Pond Inlet?

4.6% of adults in Pond Inlet hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.9% have completed high school. 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Pond Inlet?

The obesity rate in Pond Inlet is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Pond Inlet?

The average commute in Pond Inlet is 15 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 34.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Pond Inlet?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Pond Inlet is 99% White, 1% Black or African American. 7.7% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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