Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) F
Kind
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Titan Gaming Cafe
Coffee Shop
Burnt Toast Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Java Connection
Coffee Shop
Baked Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (18) A+
Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
Museum
Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
Museum
Wooly Mammoth Family
Attraction
Yukon Transportation Museum
Museum
DC-3 Airplane Weathervane
Attraction
Barge
Museum
SS Klondike
Museum
Old Log Church Museum
Museum
Arts Underground
Art Gallery
Yukon Theatre
Cinema
The Old Fire Hall
Theatre Arts
North End Gallery
Art Gallery
MacBride Museum of Yukon History
Museum
Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre
Theatre Arts
Yukon Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
MacBride Copperbelt Mining Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (23) F
Gold Pan Saloon
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Dirty Northern Public House
Bar
The Chocolate Claim
Sweets
Big Bear Liquor Store
Alcohol
Big Bear Donair
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panago
Fast Food
Yukon Liquor Corporation
Alcohol
Quiznos
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Tags Foods
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
Daat Indian Cuisine
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Yukon Brewing Tasting Room
Bar
Yukon Brewing
Alcohol
Fitness (5) F
Elks of Canada
Community Centre
Association franco-yukonnaise
Community Centre
Queer Yukon
Community Centre
Canada Games Centre
Community Centre
Yukon College Gymnasium
Gym
Groceries (12) F
Off The Hook Meatworks
Butcher
Riverside Grocery
Grocery Store
Riverdale Super A
Grocery Store
Alpine Organic Bakery
Bakery
The Gourmet
Cheese
Your Independent Grocer
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
M & M Butcher
Butcher
Parks (49) F
Bert Law Park
Park
Robert Service Campground
Park
SS Klondike
Park
Jim Light Park
Park
Teegatha'oh Zheh Park
Park
Skateboard Park
Park
Rotary Peace Park
Park
Black Street Steps
Park
LePage Park
Park
Black Steet Playground
Park
Cook Street Park
Park
Robert Service Way Rest Stop
Park
Shipyards Park
Park
Millenium Trail riverfront
Park
Normandy-Falaise Park
Park
Elephant Park
Park
Schwatka Lake Boat Launch
Park
Takhini East Playground
Park
Pepsi Softball Park
Park
Solstice Disc Golf Park
Park
Miles Canyon Suspension Bridge
Park
Yukon Arts Centre sculpture garden
Park
Shops (30) F
Fas Gas Whitehorse
Convenience Store
Cadence Cycle
Bicycle
MEADIAsolutions
Electronics
Hougens Center
Mall
Mac’s Fireweed Books
Books
Well-Read Books
Books
Angelina's Toy Boutique
Toys
Horwoods Mall
Mall
Franchise Footwear & Apparel
Shoes
Head to Toe
Hairdresser
Freestyle.
Clothing
Yukon Built
Clothing
In Bloom Flowers
Florist
Pro Nail & Spa
Beauty
Qwanlin Mall
Mall
Great Canadian Dollar Store
Discount Store
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollarama
Discount Store
iCycle
Bicycle
Mark's
Clothing
Coles
Books
Mall
Mall
The Source
Electronics
Telus
Electronics
Canadian Tire
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.6% take public transportation in Whitehorse.
Public Transit Stops (20)
Stops & Stations F
2nd & Steele
Bus Stop
2nd & Wood
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.6% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Whitehorse is 92/100 - which is 6% lower than Yukon.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Whitehorse crime rates are 11,675 per 100k, which is 17% lower than Yukon
Property Crime
8,038 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
3,637 crimes per 100k F
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employment A+

The median income in Whitehorse is $111,611 - which is 12% higher than Yukon.
Med. Household Income
$111,611 A
Unemployment Rate
3.9% A-
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health D+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Whitehorse Airport Firehall
Fire Station
Yukon Sexual Health Clinic
Clinic
Medical Dental Centre
Doctor
RCMP
Police
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Whitehorse General Hospital
Hospital
Firehall No. 1
Fire Station
Yukon Dentistry
Dentist
Aurora Medical, Surgical & Cosmetic Clinic
Clinic
Birch Lodge
Hospital
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Whitehorse Health Centre
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A+

Whitehorse home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Yukon
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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schools F

The Whitehorse graduation rate is 87% - which is 2% higher than Yukon
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (13) F
Christ the King Elementary School
Selkirk Elementary School
Elijah Smith Elementary School
École Émilie-Tremblay
École Whitehorse Elementary School
F.H. Collins Secondary School
Grey Mountain Primary School
Aurora Virtual School
Takhini Elementary School
High Schools (9) F
Gadzoosdaa Student Residence
Wood Street Centre
Vanier Catholic Secondary School
École Émilie-Tremblay
CSSC Mercier
Teen Parent Centre
Aurora Virtual School
Individual Learning Centre
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ratings A+

Whitehorse has an overall rating of 89% from 6 reviews.
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User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A+
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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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