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Y0A (Watson Lake and area)

Postal area · Yukon · Population 1,984

About postal areas

This area covers the postal codes that start with . Its figures come from the Census areas inside it. Full postal codes aren't open data, so a postal code search shows the postal area it belongs to. Crime and growth figures, marked Estimated, average the municipalities where its residents live.

Housing and jobs

Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Y0A (Watson Lake and area), with comparisons and sources.

Affordability

82 · Excellent
Average monthly rent$811/month

YT: $1,290/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $853/month (estimated) · 2016: $776/month (estimated) (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$232,384

YT: $500,000 · Canada: $472,000 · Estimated · 2016: $198,881 (estimated) (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing10.3%

YT: 16.2% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 11.9% (estimated) · 2016: 12.6% (estimated) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Economy

31 · Below average
Median household income$80,989

YT: $100,000 · Canada: $84,000 · Estimated · 2006: $47,421 (estimated) · 2016: $64,281 (estimated) (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)3.5%

YT: 12.1% · Canada: 5.2% · Average of the municipalities here · Estimated · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate13.4%

YT: 6.8% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 18% (estimated) · 2016: 20.6% (estimated) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Sources

Adapted from Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021 (Census Profile). This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada.