Living in Elfin Cove, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elfin Cove · Census data 2020–2024
Elfin Cove has 28 residents with a median age of 73.1. .
Elfin Cove is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elfin Cove at a glance
- Population
- 28
- Median age
- 73.1State: 35.8
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 82.1%
Is Elfin Cove a good place to live?
The weather is best in May to August.
Housing in Elfin Cove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 59
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 78%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.15
78% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Elfin Cove has many vacation and second homes.
Elfin Cove demographics
- Population
- 28
- Median age
- 73.1
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 100%
- Households
- 13
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elfin Cove ›
Education in Elfin Cove
82.1% of adults 25 and older in Elfin Cove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elfin Cove
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 0%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 100%
- Homes with broadband
- 38.5%
Elfin Cove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elfin Cove | 28 | — | — | — |
| Gustavus | 594 | $63,558 | $330,600 | $900 |
| Hoonah | 862 | $80,500 | $329,400 | $1,316 |
| Tenakee Springs | 163 | $54,375 | $258,300 | $513 |
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Is Elfin Cove, AK a good place to live?
What is the median age in Elfin Cove?
The median age in Elfin Cove is 73.1 years (Alaska: 35.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Elfin Cove?
The unemployment rate in Elfin Cove is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elfin Cove?
82.1% of adults in Elfin Cove 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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