Living in Chevak, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chevak · Census data 2020–2024
Chevak has 494 residents with a median age of 26. The median household income is $35,875 (61% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $86,200, the median rent is $779/month.
Chevak is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chevak at a glance
- Population
- 494
- Median age
- 26State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $35,875State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $86,200State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $779/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 65.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4%
- Average commute
- 5 min
Is Chevak a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 5 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 17.7%; a poverty rate of 34.7%.
Cost of living in Chevak
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chevak the median home value is $86,200, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $779 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Chevak median household income
The median household income in Chevak is $35,875 and the income per person is $21,095. 34.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Chevak: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 169
- Owner-occupied
- 65.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.6%
- Vacant
- 36.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 4.35
36.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Chevak has many vacation and second homes.
Chevak demographics
- Population
- 494
- Median age
- 26
- Under 18
- 41.5%
- 65 and older
- 5.3%
- Households
- 107
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chevak ›
Education in Chevak
4% of adults 25 and older in Chevak have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chevak
- Unemployment rate
- 17.7%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 5 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 0%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 51.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Chevak vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevak | 494 | $35,875 | $86,200 | $779 |
| Hooper Bay | 903 | $49,688 | $150,000 | $725 |
| Scammon Bay | 440 | $41,607 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Chevak, AK?
The median household income in Chevak is $35,875, 61% 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 Chevak?
The median home value in Chevak is $86,200, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Chevak?
The median gross rent in Chevak is $779 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Chevak, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 5 minutes. Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 17.7%; a poverty rate of 34.7%.
What is the median age in Chevak?
The median age in Chevak is 26 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Chevak?
The average commute to work in Chevak is 5 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chevak?
The unemployment rate in Chevak is 17.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chevak?
4% of adults in Chevak 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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