Living in Fox River, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fox River · Census data 2020–2024
Fox River has 741 residents with a median age of 22.7. The median household income is $79,583 (14% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $371,900.
Fox River is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fox River at a glance
- Population
- 741
- Median age
- 22.7State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $79,583State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $371,900State: $352,900
- Homeowners
- 95.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.2%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Fox River a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Alaska median; home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 10.6%; a poverty rate of 27%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Fox River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fox River the median home value is $371,900, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,743 a month in housing costs.
Fox River median household income
The median household income in Fox River is $79,583 and the income per person is $24,367. 27% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Fox River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 273
- Owner-occupied
- 95.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.8%
- Vacant
- 38.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 4.44
38.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fox River has many vacation and second homes.
Fox River demographics
- Population
- 741
- Median age
- 22.7
- Under 18
- 41.7%
- 65 and older
- 5.9%
- Households
- 167
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fox River ›
Education in Fox River
10.2% of adults 25 and older in Fox River have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fox River
- Unemployment rate
- 10.6%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 23%
- Drive alone
- 38.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 76%
Fox River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox River | 741 | $79,583 | $371,900 | — |
| Fritz Creek | 2,383 | $89,531 | $344,100 | $1,125 |
| Ninilchik | 965 | $55,179 | $254,400 | $1,000 |
| Happy Valley | 775 | $54,464 | $253,600 | $820 |
| Nikolaevsk | 245 | $60,750 | $253,300 | — |
| Kachemak | 805 | $76,750 | $450,000 | $1,185 |
| Diamond Ridge | 1,329 | $87,500 | $344,400 | $1,273 |
| Halibut Cove | 167 | $87,981 | $234,100 | — |
| Homer | 5,877 | $74,449 | $388,400 | $1,238 |
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What is the median household income in Fox River, AK?
The median household income in Fox River is $79,583, 14% 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 Fox River?
The median home value in Fox River is $371,900, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
Is Fox River, AK a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Alaska median; home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 10.6%; a poverty rate of 27%.
What is the median age in Fox River?
The median age in Fox River is 22.7 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Fox River?
The average commute to work in Fox River is 35 minutes; 23% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fox River?
The unemployment rate in Fox River is 10.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fox River?
10.2% of adults in Fox River 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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