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Qikiqtarjuaq, NU

Full City Profile · Nunavut

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
593 Population 12/sq mi density
$83,000 Median Income $36,000 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$160 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
14°F Avg Temperature 315 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$83,000 median income, 17.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $160/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Qikiqtarjuaq, NU

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,000
10% above
$36,000 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Median Rent
$160/mo
86% below
0.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.5%
93% below
11.3% high school+
Unemployment
17.1%
375% above
30.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
14°F
315 sunny days/yr

How Qikiqtarjuaq Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
110%
Home Value
71%
Rent
14%
Poverty
242%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
475%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Qikiqtarjuaq a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Qikiqtarjuaq residents earn a median household income of $83,000 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,000. The unemployment rate stands at 17.1% (375% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Qikiqtarjuaq is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $160/month, with 0.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

2.5% of adults in Qikiqtarjuaq hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 11.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Qikiqtarjuaq has an average annual temperature of 14°F (-10°C). Winters average -11°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population593
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C
Median Income$83,000
Per Capita$36,000
Unemployment17.1%
Poverty30.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$692

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$160
Ownership12.1%
Housing Units165
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp14°F
Sunny Days315/yr
Rain11.7 in/yr
Elevation16 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.5%
High School+11.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute10 min