Living in Chickaloon, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chickaloon · Census data 2020–2024
Chickaloon has 333 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $54,063 (42% lower than the Alaska median).
Chickaloon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chickaloon at a glance
- Population
- 333
- Median age
- 42.6State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $54,063State: $92,788
- Homeowners
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.3%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Chickaloon a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 17%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Chickaloon median household income
The median household income in Chickaloon is $54,063 and the income per person is $30,572. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Chickaloon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 268
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Renter-occupied
- 14%
- Vacant
- 49.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.45
49.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Chickaloon has many vacation and second homes.
Chickaloon demographics
- Population
- 333
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 32.1%
- Households
- 136
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chickaloon ›
Education in Chickaloon
26.3% of adults 25 and older in Chickaloon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chickaloon
- Unemployment rate
- 17%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 51.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 34.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Chickaloon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickaloon | 333 | $54,063 | — | — |
| Glacier View | 308 | $46,458 | $188,800 | — |
| Sutton-Alpine | 1,598 | $75,119 | $236,200 | $961 |
| Lazy Mountain | 1,459 | $101,667 | $352,800 | $980 |
| Buffalo Soapstone | 739 | $68,750 | $289,300 | $791 |
| Butte | 4,085 | $101,042 | $374,600 | $1,610 |
| Farm Loop | 2,894 | $119,375 | $431,300 | $1,991 |
| Palmer | 6,268 | $72,201 | $294,900 | $1,125 |
| Fishhook | 5,819 | $111,375 | $416,300 | $1,837 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Chickaloon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Chickaloon, AK?
The median household income in Chickaloon is $54,063, 42% lower than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Chickaloon, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 17%.
What is the median age in Chickaloon?
The median age in Chickaloon is 42.6 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Chickaloon?
The average commute to work in Chickaloon is 16 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chickaloon?
The unemployment rate in Chickaloon is 17% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chickaloon?
26.3% of adults in Chickaloon 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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