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Yellowknife, NT

Full City Profile · Northwest Territories

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
20,340 Population 510/sq mi density
$148,000 Median Income $78,100 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$1,820 Median Rent 15.8% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature 233 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$148,000 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $1,820/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Yellowknife, NT

At a Glance

Median Income
$148,000
97% above
$78,100 per capita
Home Value
$448,000
59% above
Median Rent
$1,820/mo
56% above
15.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
37% below
27.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
4.3% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
31°F
233 sunny days/yr

How Yellowknife Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
197%
Home Value
159%
Rent
156%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Yellowknife a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Yellowknife residents earn a median household income of $148,000 , which is 97% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $78,100. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 631 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Yellowknife is $448,000 , 59% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,820/month, with 15.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

21.3% of adults in Yellowknife hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 27.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Yellowknife has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population20,340
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density510/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

A
Median Income$148,000
Per Capita$78,100
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty4.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,502

Housing

A+
Home Value$448,000
Rent$1,820
Ownership56.9%
Housing Units7,520
Rent Burden15.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Sunny Days233/yr
Rain11.1 in/yr
Elevation630 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+27.0%
Graduate+9.0%

Community

Commute16 min

Did You Know?

15.1% work from home.