Living in Aniak, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aniak · Census data 2020–2024
Aniak has 585 residents with a median age of 28.7. The median household income is $93,542 (about the same as the Alaska median), the median home value is $265,600, the median rent is $1,313/month.
Aniak is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Aniak at a glance
- Population
- 585
- Median age
- 28.7State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $93,542State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $265,600State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,313/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 57.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.1%
- Average commute
- 5 min
Is Aniak a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Alaska median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 5 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 13%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
Cost of living in Aniak
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aniak the median home value is $265,600, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month, which is 19.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,000 a month in housing costs.
Aniak median household income
The median household income in Aniak is $93,542 and the income per person is $43,186. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Aniak: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 248
- Owner-occupied
- 57.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.3%
- Vacant
- 29.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.82
Aniak demographics
- Population
- 585
- Median age
- 28.7
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 9.1%
- Households
- 175
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aniak ›
Education in Aniak
13.1% of adults 25 and older in Aniak have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Aniak
- Unemployment rate
- 13%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 5 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 36.7%
- Drive alone
- 20.8%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 12.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Aniak vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aniak | 585 | $93,542 | $265,600 | $1,313 |
| Upper Kalskag | 239 | $47,917 | $241,700 | $685 |
| Lower Kalskag | 239 | $30,500 | $300,000 | $700 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Aniak: FAQ
What is the median household income in Aniak, AK?
The median household income in Aniak is $93,542, about the same as 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 Aniak?
The median home value in Aniak is $265,600, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Aniak?
The median gross rent in Aniak is $1,313 per month, about 19.6% of household income.
Is Aniak, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Alaska median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 5 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 13%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
What is the median age in Aniak?
The median age in Aniak is 28.7 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Aniak?
The average commute to work in Aniak is 5 minutes; 36.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Aniak?
The unemployment rate in Aniak is 13% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Aniak?
13.1% of adults in Aniak 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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