Gjoa Haven 44 Poor
Gjoa Haven Livability #11 ranked city in Nunavut#4,414 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 84% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Gjoa Haven

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Crime

    This area exhibits elevated crime rates per 100,000 residents, which may suggest it's a potentially unsafe place to reside. These rates encompass both property and violent crimes.

  • Schools

    The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.

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      Gjoa Haven transportation information

      Statistic Gjoa Haven Nunavut National
      Workers who drive to work3.7%13.9%40.0%
      Workers who carpool5.9%8.3%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.3%0.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.1%0.1%0.8%
      Workers who walk23.7%21.0%3.2%
      Source: The Gjoa Haven, NU data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.