Living in Akhiok, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Akhiok · Census data 2020–2024
Akhiok has 160 residents with a median age of 29. The median household income is $85,139 (8% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $54,400.
Akhiok is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Akhiok at a glance
- Population
- 160
- Median age
- 29State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $85,139State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $54,400State: $352,900
- Homeowners
- 53.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.9%
- Average commute
- 2 min
Is Akhiok a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 85% lower than the state median; an average commute of 2 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
Cost of living in Akhiok
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Akhiok the median home value is $54,400, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Akhiok median household income
The median household income in Akhiok is $85,139 and the income per person is $21,269. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Akhiok: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 70
- Owner-occupied
- 53.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.2%
- Vacant
- 25.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 3.08
Akhiok demographics
- Population
- 160
- Median age
- 29
- Under 18
- 12.5%
- 65 and older
- 1.9%
- Households
- 52
- Foreign-born
- 12.5%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Akhiok ›
Education in Akhiok
2.9% of adults 25 and older in Akhiok have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Akhiok
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 2 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 70.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 22%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Akhiok vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akhiok | 160 | $85,139 | $54,400 | — |
| Old Harbor | 162 | $30,000 | — | — |
| Larsen Bay | 145 | $37,188 | $117,500 | — |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Akhiok: FAQ
What is the median household income in Akhiok, AK?
The median household income in Akhiok is $85,139, 8% lower than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Akhiok?
The median home value in Akhiok is $54,400, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
Is Akhiok, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 85% lower than the state median; an average commute of 2 minutes. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Akhiok?
The median age in Akhiok is 29 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Akhiok?
The average commute to work in Akhiok is 2 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Akhiok?
The unemployment rate in Akhiok is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Akhiok?
2.9% of adults in Akhiok have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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