Livability Score

57
/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
Museum Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Javaroma
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Birchwood Coffee Kǫ̀
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Wildcat Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dancing Moose Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (18) B
Bristol Monument
Attraction
Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
Museum
Sculpture Park
Attraction
Gitzel Memorial
Attraction
Capitol Threatre
Cinema
Yellowknife Mining and Geological Museum
Museum
Folk on the Rocks site
Theatre Arts
Down to Earth Gallery
Art Gallery
Gallery of the Midnight Sun
Art Gallery
Kingpin Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
Outdoor Adventures
Attraction
Pilots Moument
Attraction
Old Town Glassworks
Attraction
Northern Arts and Culture Centre
Theatre Arts
Ice Castle
Attraction
Snowking's Winter Festival
Theme Park
Food and Drink (20) F
Quiznos
Fast Food
Mary Brown's
Fast Food
Liquor Shop
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Fatburger
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Black Knight Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Mainstreet Donair & Falafel
Fast Food
Gold Range Bar
Bar
Kilt & Castle
Bar
The Raven
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Sam's Monkey Tree
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
After 8 Pub
Bar
Fitness (4) F
The Yellowknife Racquet Club
Gym
Tree of Peace Community Hall
Community Centre
Baker Community Centre
Community Centre
Stanley Boxing & Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Co-op
Grocery Store
M&M Meats
Butcher
Your Independent Grocer
Grocery Store
Luluz Market
Grocery Store
Your Independent Grocer
Grocery Store
Northern Fancy Meats
Butcher
Parks (91) B
Bristol Monument Park
Park
Lakeview Cemetery
Park
Toboggan & Snowboard hill
Park
Jeske Park
Park
Magrum Park
Park
Stirling Park
Park
Frame Lake West Park
Park
Somba K'e Civic Plaza
Park
Somba K'e Family Park
Park
Doornbros Park
Park
Trails End Park
Playground
Josephine Walcer Park
Park
Fritz Theil Ball Park
Park
McNiven Beach and Playground
Park
Hank Koenen Park
Park
Tommy Forrest Ball Park
Park
Watt Drive Park
Park
Raccine Park
Park
Old Town Boat Launch
Park
Pilot's Monument Park
Park
Orser Park
Park
Rotary Centennial Park
Park
Latham Island Community Park
Park
Yvonne Quick Heritage Wharf
Park
Parker Recreation Field
Park
Shops (37) F
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Acklands Grainger
Home Improvement
Rebecca's Flowers
Florist
Stanton Plaza
Mall
PH8
Hairdresser
Crooked Whisker Pet Supply
Pets
Walmart
Department Store
Warehouse One
Clothing
Reitmans
Clothing
YK Centre Shopping Centre
Mall
50-50 Mini Mall
Mall
BookCellar
Books
Dollarama
Discount Store
Quality Furniture
Furniture
Mark's
Clothing
Iceblink
Clothing
Bijou
Houseware
Shirt Shack
Clothing
Williams Electronics
Electronics
Sunlines
Convenience Store
Kim's Confectionary
Convenience Store
Andre's electronics
Electronics
Center Ice Plaza
Mall
Centre Square Mall
Mall
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Yellowknife.
Public Transit Stops (87)
Stops & Stations
F
A
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.5%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Yellowknife is 103/100 - which is 3% lower than Northwest Territories.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Yellowknife crime rates are 26,703 per 100k, which is 33% lower than Northwest Territories
Property Crime
19,360 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
7,343 crimes per 100k
F
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employment A+

The median income in Yellowknife is $166,133 - which is 22% higher than Northwest Territories.
Med. Household Income
$166,133
A+
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
B
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Police
Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy
Yellowknife Primary Care Centre
Doctor
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Eye Clinic
Clinic
Frame Lake Clinic
Doctor
Frame Lake Dental Clinic
Dentist
Sutherland's Drugs ARP
Pharmacy
Stanton Territorial Hospital
Hospital
Old Stanton Territorial Hospital
Hospital
Great Slave Dental Clinic
Dentist
Stanton Medical Centre
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C-
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housing A-

Yellowknife home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Northwest Territories
Home Price
n/a
F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A
F
Home Affordability
N/A
A+
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schools F

The Yellowknife graduation rate is 87% - which is 16% higher than Northwest Territories
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
87%
B-
Elementary Schools (10) F
Range Lake North School
Mildred Hall Elementary School
École St. Joseph School
Kaw Tay Whee School
K'àlemì Dene School
Weledeh Catholic School
J.H. Sissons School
École William McDonald School
École Allain St-Cyr
N.J. Macpherson School
High Schools (4) F
K'àlemì Dene School
École St. Patrick High School
Sir John Franklin High School
École Allain St-Cyr
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ratings A+

Yellowknife has an overall rating of 85% from 5 reviews.
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User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Yellowknife Area Facts

  • Yellowknife has a Livability Score of 57/100, which is considered below average
  • Yellowknife crime rates are 33% lower than the Northwest Territories average
  • Cost of living in Yellowknife is 3% lower than the Northwest Territories average

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      Yellowknife, NT

      Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories is a city with a deep heritage rooted in Canadian history that today is a vibrant mix of ethnicities and cultures. The city and the surrounding water bodies were named after the local Dene tribe known as the “Copper Indians” or “Yellowknife Indians”. The languages most commonly spoken include English, French and regional aboriginal dialects. The extreme weather and large distances usually dissuade people from moving to the region but this Yellowknife Livability guide will show you why it’s an increasingly popular option to relocate to.

      Traditionally, Yellowknife was a centre for gold mining but in recent years, diamond mining, transportation services, education, tourism and government activities have taken over. Because of the nature of industries that are active in the region, those with specialised and technical skills are in demand and the pay is more than generous. However, living in the Northwest Territories is expensive, including housing and utilities. This is because of the high cost of transportation from the mainland and slow pace of development. However within the city the transportation system is efficient and modern, including an international airport and public transport provided by Yellowknife transit, which make it easy to get around.

      You may have to battle sub-zero temperatures and long periods with little sunshine but you’ll find a warm and harmonious community. You’ll find that Yellowknife is quite ethnically diverse for its small population. First Nation residents and recent migrants from the Philippines, Ghana, Vietnam and China make up the visible minorities of the city. To experience the best of this tight knit and diverse community, visit The Snow King Winter Festival, a resident favourite. A snow castle is built on the Great Slave Lake and cultural activities are planned through the month. No Yellowknife visit would be complete without mentioning the Northern Lights. The best way to enjoy the magnetic displays is by taking a canoe out into the water in the early autumn months and laying right underneath the magnificent Aurora Borealis.

      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Bristol Monument Park
      Lakeview Cemetery
      Toboggan & Snowboard hill
      Jeske Park
      Magrum Park
      Stirling Park
      Frame Lake West Park
      Somba K'e Civic Plaza

      Entertainment

      Bristol Monument
      Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
      Sculpture Park
      Gitzel Memorial
      Capitol Threatre
      Yellowknife Mining and Geological Museum
      Folk on the Rocks site
      Down to Earth Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Quiznos
      Mary Brown's
      Liquor Shop
      Domino's
      Fatburger
      Subway
      The Black Knight Pub
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Yellowknife? Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Yellowknife.
      Drive to Work
      46%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      16%

      13% higher than the CDN average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Yellowknife a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Old Stanton Territorial Hospital
      Stanton Territorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Sutherland's Drugs ARP
      Stanton Medical Centre
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Medicine Shoppe

      Doctors

      Yellowknife Primary Care Centre
      Frame Lake Clinic