Living in Chuathbaluk, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chuathbaluk · Census data 2020–2024
Chuathbaluk has 82 residents with a median age of 25.5. The median household income is $33,214 (64% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $233,300, the median rent is $1,458/month.
Chuathbaluk is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chuathbaluk at a glance
- Population
- 82
- Median age
- 25.5State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $33,214State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $233,300State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,458/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 58.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.4%
- Average commute
- 5 min
Is Chuathbaluk a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 5 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 64% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 22%.
Cost of living in Chuathbaluk
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chuathbaluk the median home value is $233,300, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,458 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Chuathbaluk median household income
The median household income in Chuathbaluk is $33,214 and the income per person is $21,424. 22% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Chuathbaluk: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 46
- Owner-occupied
- 58.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.2%
- Vacant
- 26.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.41
Chuathbaluk demographics
- Population
- 82
- Median age
- 25.5
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.8%
- Households
- 34
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chuathbaluk ›
Education in Chuathbaluk
2.4% of adults 25 and older in Chuathbaluk have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chuathbaluk
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 5 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 10.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 39.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.3%
Chuathbaluk vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuathbaluk | 82 | $33,214 | $233,300 | $1,458 |
| Aniak | 585 | $93,542 | $265,600 | $1,313 |
| Upper Kalskag | 239 | $47,917 | $241,700 | $685 |
| Lower Kalskag | 239 | $30,500 | $300,000 | $700 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Chuathbaluk: FAQ
What is the median household income in Chuathbaluk, AK?
The median household income in Chuathbaluk is $33,214, 64% 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 Chuathbaluk?
The median home value in Chuathbaluk is $233,300, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Chuathbaluk?
The median gross rent in Chuathbaluk is $1,458 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Chuathbaluk, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 5 minutes. Minuses: median household income 64% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 22%.
What is the median age in Chuathbaluk?
The median age in Chuathbaluk is 25.5 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Chuathbaluk?
The average commute to work in Chuathbaluk is 5 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chuathbaluk?
The unemployment rate in Chuathbaluk is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chuathbaluk?
2.4% of adults in Chuathbaluk 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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