Living in Elim, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Elim · Census data 2020–2024
Elim has 383 residents with a median age of 22.3. The median household income is $37,031 (60% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $120,000, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Elim is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Elim at a glance
- Population
- 383
- Median age
- 22.3State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $37,031State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $120,000State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 73.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.1%
- Average commute
- 3 min
Is Elim a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 3 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 38.9%; a poverty rate of 41.8%.
Cost of living in Elim
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Elim the median home value is $120,000, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 13.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $650 a month in housing costs.
Elim median household income
The median household income in Elim is $37,031 and the income per person is $14,935. 41.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Elim: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 112
- Owner-occupied
- 73.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.7%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.79
Elim demographics
- Population
- 383
- Median age
- 22.3
- Under 18
- 41.8%
- 65 and older
- 5%
- Households
- 101
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Elim ›
Education in Elim
8.1% of adults 25 and older in Elim have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Elim
- Unemployment rate
- 38.9%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 3 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 4.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 25%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Elim vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elim | 383 | $37,031 | $120,000 | $1,125 |
| Golovin | 181 | $66,667 | $89,000 | — |
| White Mountain | 222 | $62,500 | $105,900 | $825 |
| Shaktoolik | 283 | $80,417 | $92,100 | — |
| Koyuk | 348 | $36,563 | $95,000 | $910 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Elim: FAQ
What is the median household income in Elim, AK?
The median household income in Elim is $37,031, 60% 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 Elim?
The median home value in Elim is $120,000, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Elim?
The median gross rent in Elim is $1,125 per month, about 13.8% of household income.
Is Elim, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 3 minutes. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 38.9%; a poverty rate of 41.8%.
What is the median age in Elim?
The median age in Elim is 22.3 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Elim?
The average commute to work in Elim is 3 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Elim?
The unemployment rate in Elim is 38.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Elim?
8.1% of adults in Elim 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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