Iqaluit 59 Below average
Iqaluit Livability #1 ranked city in Nunavut#1,338 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 95% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Iqaluit

PROS
  • Employment

    This area scores extremely well in the employment category. This is primarily due to the combination of low unemployment rates, higher median home income and income per capita.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Earning a high health and safety score depends on factors such as good air quality and the availability of essential health facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors, and fire stations.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive feedback regarding the convenience of amenities, parks, public transit, the friendliness of neighbors, the strong sense of community, and the overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Cost Of Living

    Residents of this area contend with a high cost of living, resulting in increased expenditures for everyday goods and services, housing, utilities and health care.

  • Crime

    High crime rates per 100,000 people are reported in this area, potentially indicating that it is an unsafe place to live. These statistics consider both violent and property offenses.

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      Iqaluit transportation information

      Statistic Iqaluit Nunavut National
      Workers who drive to work28.6%13.9%40.0%
      Workers who carpool14.7%8.3%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.2%0.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.4%0.1%0.8%
      Workers who walk15.5%21.0%3.2%
      Source: The Iqaluit, NU data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.