Haines Junction 51 Poor
Haines Junction Livability #9 ranked city in Yukon#3,356 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 88% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Haines Junction

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.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Ratings

    Locals express favorable opinions about the proximity of everyday local amenities, parks, public transit, neighborly atmosphere, strong sense of community and the general safety of the area.

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.

  • Health & Safety

    A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.

  • 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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      Haines Junction transportation information

      Statistic Haines Junction Yukon National
      Workers who drive to work39.0%51.1%40.0%
      Workers who carpool2.4%4.2%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.4%2.8%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle3.9%2.1%0.8%
      Workers who walk15.7%6.7%3.2%
      Source: The Haines Junction, YT data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.