Living in Chitina, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chitina · Census data 2020–2024
Chitina has 100 residents with a median age of 29.8. The median household income is $23,571 (75% lower than the Alaska median).
Chitina is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chitina at a glance
- Population
- 100
- Median age
- 29.8State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $23,571State: $92,788
- Homeowners
- 39.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.4%
- Average commute
- 4 min
Is Chitina a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 4 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income 75% lower than the Alaska median; a poverty rate of 43%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Chitina median household income
The median household income in Chitina is $23,571 and the income per person is $23,615. 43% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Chitina: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 133
- Owner-occupied
- 39.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 60.9%
- Vacant
- 65.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.17
65.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Chitina has many vacation and second homes.
Chitina demographics
- Population
- 100
- Median age
- 29.8
- Under 18
- 42%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 46
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 17.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chitina ›
Education in Chitina
7.4% of adults 25 and older in Chitina have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chitina
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 4 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 38.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 33.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.9%
Chitina vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chitina | 100 | $23,571 | — | — |
| Kenny Lake | 289 | $76,161 | $252,800 | — |
| Willow Creek | 144 | $79,519 | $448,400 | — |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Chitina: FAQ
What is the median household income in Chitina, AK?
The median household income in Chitina is $23,571, 75% lower than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Chitina, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 4 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income 75% lower than the Alaska median; a poverty rate of 43%.
What is the median age in Chitina?
The median age in Chitina is 29.8 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Chitina?
The average commute to work in Chitina is 4 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chitina?
The unemployment rate in Chitina is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chitina?
7.4% of adults in Chitina 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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