Whitehorse, YT

Yukon

Whitehorse is a small city in Yukon with a population of 28,201. Residents earn $91,000 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
28,201 Population 176/sq mi density
$91,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 17.7% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$91,000 median income
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,000
21% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.5%
60% lower than US avg

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

People

Population28,201
Median AgeN/A
Density176/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

A
Median Income$91,000
Per CapitaN/A
UnemploymentN/A
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units175
Rent Burden17.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
AQIN/A
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation2,320 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+13.5%
Graduate+17.3%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Whitehorse a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Whitehorse receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Whitehorse offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Whitehorse is $91,000, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential.

Education

13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 13.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Whitehorse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches, including 68.0 inches of snow.

Whitehorse has a population of 28,201 with a density of 176 people per square mile.

Population

28,201
Total Population
2021 Census
176
People / sq mi
159.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Whitehorse vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Whitehorse vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Whitehorse is $91,000, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.

Income: Whitehorse vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,000
21% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden17.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.1%
Renter-Occupied40.0%
Housing Units175

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Whitehorse vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Whitehorse has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.7 inches.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average35.8°F
34% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.7 inches
48% below US avg
Snowfall68.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,320 ft (707 m)
Area159.8 sq mi (413.9 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates60.7161°N, 135.0538°W
TimezoneAmerica/Whitehorse
13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.5%
60% below US avg
High School+13.5%
Graduate Degree+17.3%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density176/sq mi
Total Area159.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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