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Rankin Inlet, NU

Full City Profile · Nunavut

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,975 Population 385/sq mi density
$140,000 Median Income $63,400 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 5.5% income on rent
14°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$140,000 median income, 15.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Rankin Inlet, NU

At a Glance

Median Income
$140,000
86% above
$63,400 per capita
Home Value
$400,000
42% above
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
5.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
82% below
21.9% high school+
Unemployment
15.1%
319% above
9.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
14°F
313 sunny days/yr

How Rankin Inlet Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
186%
Home Value
142%
Rent
86%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
419%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rankin Inlet a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rankin Inlet residents earn a median household income of $140,000 , which is 86% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,400. The unemployment rate stands at 15.1% (319% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 92 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rankin Inlet is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 5.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.9% of adults in Rankin Inlet hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 21.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Rankin Inlet has an average annual temperature of 14°F (-10°C). Winters average -20°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,975
Median Age26.8 yrs
Density385/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B+
Median Income$140,000
Per Capita$63,400
Unemployment15.1%
Poverty9.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,219

Housing

A+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership27.9%
Housing Units825
Rent Burden5.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp14°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain12.6 in/yr
Elevation82 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+21.9%
Graduate+3.2%

Community

Commute12 min