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Whitehorse, Unorganized, YT

Yukon

Whitehorse, Unorganized is a small town in Yukon with a population of 411. Residents earn $91,000 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
411 Population 0/sq mi density
$91,000 Median Income $62,400 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,150 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
30°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$91,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,150/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $91,000
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,150
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.8%
45% lower than US avg

How Whitehorse, Unorganized Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population411
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$91,000
Per Capita$62,400
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty6.8%
Commute26 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,150
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units164
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain10.3 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Whitehorse, Unorganized a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Whitehorse, Unorganized receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Whitehorse, Unorganized offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Whitehorse, Unorganized is $91,000, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Whitehorse, Unorganized is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Whitehorse, Unorganized has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F. Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. With 317 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches.

Whitehorse, Unorganized has a population of 411 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,943.0 square miles. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 83.3% of residents.

Population

411
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
1,943.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Whitehorse, Unorganized vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 83.3%
6% above US avg
Spanish 5.0%
63% below US avg
Other Languages 11.7%

Social Characteristics

Whitehorse, Unorganized vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Whitehorse, Unorganized is $91,000, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,400 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,200, 16% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 13 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 10.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Whitehorse, Unorganized vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,000
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$62,400
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.8%
45% below US avg
Establishments (County)13

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.7 min
Drive Alone86.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Whitehorse, Unorganized is $500,000, 77% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,150 (1% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 164 total housing units in the city. 26.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$500,000
77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,150
1% below US avg
Rent Burden26.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units164

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Whitehorse, Unorganized receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Whitehorse, Unorganized vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Whitehorse, Unorganized has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet.

Temperature

-1°F Jan (-18°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average30.4°F
44% below US avg
January Average-1°F (-18°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Area1,943.0 sq mi (5,032.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates60.7216°N, 135.0549°W
TimezoneAmerica/Whitehorse

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.3"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.57"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

416 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 15, 2025.

May 1, 2017 48 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M6.3 135 km
May 1, 2017 47 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M6.2 136 km
May 1, 2017 42 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M5.7 139 km
May 1, 2017 41 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M5.6 136 km
May 1, 2017 43 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M5.0 135 km
Sep 16, 2017 54 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M5.0 135 km
May 1, 2017 57 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M5.0 136 km
May 1, 2017 38 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M4.9 135 km
May 1, 2017 37 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M4.8 138 km
May 4, 2017 45 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M4.7 136 km
Apr 4, 1990 83 km NW of Whitehorse, Canada M4.6 82 km
Sep 11, 1999 56 km SSE of Haines Junction, Canada M4.6 117 km
May 1, 2017 47 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M4.3 141 km
May 1, 2017 49 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M4.3 131 km
Jan 18, 2018 49 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M4.3 141 km
Aug 3, 2000 58 km SE of Haines Junction, Canada M4.3 95 km
May 9, 2014 39 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M4.2 136 km
May 1, 2017 41 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M4.1 139 km
May 1, 2017 Southeastern Alaska M4.1 134 km
May 1, 2017 48 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M4.1 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 SKAGWAY, AK Meteorological 9.0 m 1 137 km
2024 WHITEHORSE, YUKON Meteorological 2.5 m 25 km
1907 SKAGWAY, AK Eruption + Earthquake 0.7 m 138 km
2017 SKAGWAY, AK Earthquake 0.1 m 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alligator Lake (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Alligator Lake Volcanic field 2,217 m (7,274 ft) Unknown 39 km
Atlin Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,880 m (6,168 ft) Unknown 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -1°F (-18°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 8°F (-14°C) 0.5 in
March 19°F (-7°C) 0.4 in
April 32°F (0°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 44°F (6°C) 0.6 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
September 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
October 33°F (1°C) 0.9 in
November 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in
December 5°F (-15°C) 0.8 in

Whitehorse, Unorganized has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from -1°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.6") and April the driest (0.2").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 86.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density0/sq mi
Total Area1,943.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.7 min
Drive Alone86.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Schools in Whitehorse, Unorganized

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Porter Creek Secondary School
Whitehorse Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Whitehorse, Unorganized

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Whitehorse (MP3 Stream) MP3 128 kbps
CHON-FM 98.1 Whitehorse, YT community radio, indigenous MP3 73 kbps
CJUC 92.5FM MP3

Museums in Whitehorse, Unorganized

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barge
MacBride Copperbelt Mining Museum
MacBride Museum of Yukon History
Old Log Church Museum
SS Klondike
Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
Yukon Transportation Museum

Libraries in Whitehorse, Unorganized

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Whitehorse Public Library0.0
Yukon Public Law Library0.0

Hotels in Whitehorse, Unorganized

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Edgewater Hotel
Elite Hotel
Quality Inn
Raven Inn Whitehorse
Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Center
Stop In Family Hotel

Cafes in Whitehorse, Unorganized

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baked Cafe
Burnt Toast Cafe
Starbucks
The Java Connection
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Titan Gaming Cafe

Cinemas in Whitehorse, Unorganized

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yukon Theatre

Theatres in Whitehorse, Unorganized

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Guild Hall
The Old Fire Hall

Clinics in Whitehorse, Unorganized

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aurora Medical, Surgical & Cosmetic Clinic
Whitehorse Health Centre

Dentists in Whitehorse, Unorganized

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yukon Dentistry

Veterinaries in Whitehorse, Unorganized

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpine Veterinary Medical Centre

Gas Stations in Whitehorse, Unorganized

15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fas Gas
Integra Tire
Integra Tire
Mobil
North 60 Petro Cardlock
North 60 Petro Cardlock
North 60 Petro Express Chilkoot
Petro Canada
Petro One
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada Cardlock
Porter Creek Super A
Tags Food Gas
Trails North

Banks in Whitehorse, Unorganized

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BMO
CIBC
Fairstone Financial
RBC
Scotiabank
Scotiabank
TD Canada Trust

Shopping Malls in Whitehorse, Unorganized

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Horwoods Mall
Hougens Center
NVD Place

Gyms in Whitehorse, Unorganized

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Better Bodies
Whitehorse Nordic Centre
Yukon University Gymnasium

Golf Courses in Whitehorse, Unorganized

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mountain View Golf Club

Breweries in Whitehorse, Unorganized

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Winterlong Brewing
Woodcutter's Blanket

Ski Resorts Near Whitehorse, Unorganized

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mt. Lorne Ski Trails 0.0 $0
Mount Sima 0.0 $0
Whitehorse Nordic Centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Whitehorse, Unorganized

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International AirportYXYMedium Airport
Carcross AirportSmall Airport
Carcross Cutoff AirportSmall Airport
Caribou Crossing Trading Post AirportSmall Airport
Hootalinqua Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Whitehorse / Cousins AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Whitehorse, Unorganized

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post
Ogilvie Street
The UPS Store
Whitehorse Main

Churches & Religious Organizations in Whitehorse, Unorganized

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethany Church
Grace Community Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Yukon Muslim Society

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitehorse, Unorganized

What is the population of Whitehorse, Unorganized?

Whitehorse, Unorganized has a population of 411 residents and is located in Yukon. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,943.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Whitehorse, Unorganized expensive to live in?

The median household income is $91,000, 21% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $500,000 (77% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Whitehorse, Unorganized safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Whitehorse, Unorganized receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Whitehorse, Unorganized?

Whitehorse, Unorganized has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average -1°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.3 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Whitehorse, Unorganized?

The unemployment rate in Whitehorse, Unorganized is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,200. There are 13 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 10.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Whitehorse, Unorganized?

The median home value in Whitehorse, Unorganized is $500,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,150. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Whitehorse, Unorganized?

32.9% of adults in Whitehorse, Unorganized hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Whitehorse, Unorganized?

The average commute in Whitehorse, Unorganized is 26 minutes. 86.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Whitehorse, Unorganized?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Whitehorse, Unorganized is 100% White. 83.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 5% speak Spanish.

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