Living in Cordova, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cordova · Census data 2020–2024
Cordova has 2,453 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $85,132 (8% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $419,400, the median rent is $1,200/month.
Cordova at a glance
- Population
- 2,453
- Median age
- 37.8State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $85,132State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $419,400State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,200/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 64.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.5%
- Average commute
- 7 min
Is Cordova a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 7 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Alaska median; home values 19% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.4%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Cordova
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cordova the median home value is $419,400, 26% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,195 a month in housing costs.
Cordova median household income
The median household income in Cordova is $85,132 and the income per person is $42,392. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Cordova: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,267
- Owner-occupied
- 64.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.3%
- Vacant
- 20.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.20
Cordova demographics
- Population
- 2,453
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 1,010
- Foreign-born
- 8.7%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cordova ›
Education in Cordova
31.5% of adults 25 and older in Cordova have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cordova
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 7 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 57.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 20.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Cordova vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova | 2,453 | $85,132 | $419,400 | $1,200 |
| Valdez | 3,847 | $99,271 | $313,000 | $1,481 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Cordova: FAQ
What is the median household income in Cordova, AK?
The median household income in Cordova is $85,132, 8% 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 Cordova?
The median home value in Cordova is $419,400, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Cordova?
The median gross rent in Cordova is $1,200 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Cordova, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 7 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Alaska median; home values 19% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.4%.
What is the median age in Cordova?
The median age in Cordova is 37.8 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Cordova?
The average commute to work in Cordova is 7 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cordova?
The unemployment rate in Cordova is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cordova?
31.5% of adults in Cordova 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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