Living in Chistochina, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chistochina · Census data 2020–2024
Chistochina has 58 residents with a median age of 59.4. The median household income is $83,000 (11% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $247,700, the median rent is $378/month.
Chistochina is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chistochina at a glance
- Population
- 58
- Median age
- 59.4State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $83,000State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $247,700State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $378/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 58.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
Is Chistochina a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Alaska median; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Chistochina
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chistochina the median home value is $247,700, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $378 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Chistochina median household income
The median household income in Chistochina is $83,000 and the income per person is $50,945. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Chistochina: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 58
- Owner-occupied
- 58.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.7%
- Vacant
- 37.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 1.61
37.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Chistochina has many vacation and second homes.
Chistochina demographics
- Population
- 58
- Median age
- 59.4
- Under 18
- 12.1%
- 65 and older
- 31%
- Households
- 36
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chistochina ›
Education in Chistochina
18.4% of adults 25 and older in Chistochina have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chistochina
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 19 min
- Work from home
- 18.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Chistochina vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chistochina | 58 | $83,000 | $247,700 | $378 |
| Gakona | 181 | $96,250 | $350,000 | $795 |
| Tazlina | 365 | $100,208 | $313,000 | $1,338 |
| Glennallen | 450 | $89,609 | $226,800 | $1,308 |
| Copper Center | 346 | $59,750 | $217,900 | $925 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Chistochina: FAQ
What is the median household income in Chistochina, AK?
The median household income in Chistochina is $83,000, 11% 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 Chistochina?
The median home value in Chistochina is $247,700, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Chistochina?
The median gross rent in Chistochina is $378 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Chistochina, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Alaska median; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
What is the median age in Chistochina?
The median age in Chistochina is 59.4 years (Alaska: 35.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Chistochina?
The unemployment rate in Chistochina is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chistochina?
18.4% of adults in Chistochina 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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