Living in Cantwell, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cantwell · Census data 2020–2024
Cantwell has 128 residents with a median age of 65. The median household income is $43,438 (53% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $256,300, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Cantwell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cantwell at a glance
- Population
- 128
- Median age
- 65State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $43,438State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $256,300State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Cantwell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Cantwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cantwell the median home value is $256,300, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Cantwell median household income
The median household income in Cantwell is $43,438 and the income per person is $32,684. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Cantwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 194
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 55.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.47
55.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Cantwell has many vacation and second homes.
Cantwell demographics
- Population
- 128
- Median age
- 65
- Under 18
- 7.8%
- 65 and older
- 50%
- Households
- 87
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 28%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cantwell ›
Education in Cantwell
22.2% of adults 25 and older in Cantwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cantwell
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 69%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.4%
Cantwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantwell | 128 | $43,438 | $256,300 | $1,125 |
| Denali Park | 819 | $80,938 | $416,700 | $1,188 |
| Healy | 670 | $125,000 | $309,200 | $575 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Cantwell: FAQ
What is the median household income in Cantwell, AK?
The median household income in Cantwell is $43,438, 53% 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 Cantwell?
The median home value in Cantwell is $256,300, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Cantwell?
The median gross rent in Cantwell is $1,125 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Cantwell, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
What is the median age in Cantwell?
The median age in Cantwell is 65 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Cantwell?
The average commute to work in Cantwell is 33 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cantwell?
The unemployment rate in Cantwell is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cantwell?
22.2% of adults in Cantwell 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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