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Tuktoyaktuk, NT

Full City Profile · Northwest Territories

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
937 Population 192/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $39,200 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$628 Median Rent 5.3% income on rent
14°F Avg Temperature 324 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 17.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $628/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Tuktoyaktuk, NT

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,000
6% above
$39,200 per capita
Home Value
$180,000
36% below
Median Rent
$628/mo
46% below
5.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
22.6% high school+
Unemployment
17.5%
386% above
20.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
14°F
324 sunny days/yr

How Tuktoyaktuk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
106%
Home Value
64%
Rent
54%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
486%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tuktoyaktuk a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tuktoyaktuk residents earn a median household income of $80,000 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,200. The unemployment rate stands at 17.5% (386% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 29 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tuktoyaktuk is $180,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $628/month, with 5.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

4.5% of adults in Tuktoyaktuk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 22.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Tuktoyaktuk has an average annual temperature of 14°F (-10°C). Winters average -18°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population937
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density192/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%

Economy

C+
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$39,200
Unemployment17.5%
Poverty20.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$754

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$628
Ownership29.8%
Housing Units285
Rent Burden5.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp14°F
Sunny Days324/yr
Rain6.4 in/yr
Elevation10 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+22.6%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute14 min