Living in Gakona, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gakona · Census data 2020–2024
Gakona has 181 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $96,250 (4% higher than the Alaska median), the median home value is $350,000, the median rent is $795/month.
Gakona is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gakona at a glance
- Population
- 181
- Median age
- 37.5State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $96,250State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $350,000State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $795/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Gakona a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Alaska median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 15.9%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Gakona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gakona the median home value is $350,000, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $795 per month, which is 13.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,784 a month in housing costs.
Gakona median household income
The median household income in Gakona is $96,250 and the income per person is $46,453. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Gakona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 143
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 48.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.45
48.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gakona has many vacation and second homes.
Gakona demographics
- Population
- 181
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 74
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gakona ›
Education in Gakona
31.2% of adults 25 and older in Gakona have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gakona
- Unemployment rate
- 15.9%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 26%
- Drive alone
- 50.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Gakona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gakona | 181 | $96,250 | $350,000 | $795 |
| Tazlina | 365 | $100,208 | $313,000 | $1,338 |
| Glennallen | 450 | $89,609 | $226,800 | $1,308 |
| Copper Center | 346 | $59,750 | $217,900 | $925 |
| Willow Creek | 144 | $79,519 | $448,400 | — |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Gakona: FAQ
What is the median household income in Gakona, AK?
The median household income in Gakona is $96,250, 4% higher 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 Gakona?
The median home value in Gakona is $350,000, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Gakona?
The median gross rent in Gakona is $795 per month, about 13.4% of household income.
Is Gakona, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Alaska median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 15.9%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Gakona?
The median age in Gakona is 37.5 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Gakona?
The average commute to work in Gakona is 19 minutes; 26% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gakona?
The unemployment rate in Gakona is 15.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gakona?
31.2% of adults in Gakona 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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