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Whitehorse, YT Area Guide

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Whitehorse? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bert Law Park
      Robert Service Campground
      SS Klondike
      Jim Light Park
      Teegatha'oh Zheh Park
      Skateboard Park
      Rotary Peace Park
      Black Street Steps

      Entertainment

      Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
      Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
      Wooly Mammoth Family
      Yukon Transportation Museum
      DC-3 Airplane Weathervane
      Barge
      SS Klondike
      Old Log Church Museum

      Food & Drink

      Gold Pan Saloon
      Subway
      Dirty Northern Public House
      The Chocolate Claim
      Big Bear Liquor Store
      Big Bear Donair
      Subway
      Panago

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Whitehorse? Of all people who commute, 3.6% take public transportation in Whitehorse.
      Drive to Work
      53%

      13% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Whitehorse? The cost of living in Whitehorse is 92/100 - which is 6% lower than Yukon.
      Whitehorse
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Yukon
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Whitehorse? Whitehorse crime rates are 11,675, which are 17% lower than Yukon
      Total Crime
      11,675 per 100k people

      176% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 9

      176% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Whitehorse? The median income in Whitehorse is $111,611 which is 12% higher than Yukon.
      Median household income
      $111,61135% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      79%24% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      40% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Whitehorse a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Birch Lodge
      Whitehorse General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      Medical Dental Centre

      A+ Housing

      What are Whitehorse home prices? Whitehorse home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Yukon
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      F Whitehorse Schools

      Does Whitehorse have good schools? The Whitehorse graduation rate is 87% - which is 2% higher than Yukon
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      30%

      18% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Whitehorse a good place to live? Whitehorse has an overall rating of 89% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      6 total surveys

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