Living in Gateway, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gateway · Census data 2020–2024
Gateway has 6,845 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $137,772 (48% higher than the Alaska median), the median home value is $446,200, the median rent is $1,741/month.
Gateway at a glance
- Population
- 6,845
- Median age
- 33.8State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $137,772State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $446,200State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,741/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 81.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Gateway a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the Alaska median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Gateway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gateway the median home value is $446,200, 34% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,741 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,414 a month in housing costs.
Gateway median household income
The median household income in Gateway is $137,772 and the income per person is $50,609. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Gateway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,179
- Owner-occupied
- 81.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.5%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 3.35
Gateway demographics
- Population
- 6,845
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 33.7%
- 65 and older
- 9.5%
- Households
- 2,041
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 14.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gateway ›
Education in Gateway
35% of adults 25 and older in Gateway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gateway
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Gateway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway | 6,845 | $137,772 | $446,200 | $1,741 |
| South Lakes | 6,180 | $98,141 | $377,500 | $1,178 |
| Palmer | 6,268 | $72,201 | $294,900 | $1,125 |
| North Lakes | 10,223 | $101,679 | $357,600 | $1,441 |
| Farm Loop | 2,894 | $119,375 | $431,300 | $1,991 |
| Butte | 4,085 | $101,042 | $374,600 | $1,610 |
| Wasilla | 9,720 | $67,234 | $358,400 | $1,153 |
| Buffalo Soapstone | 739 | $68,750 | $289,300 | $791 |
| Tanaina | 9,646 | $105,536 | $328,500 | $1,398 |
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Gateway ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Gateway: FAQ
What is the median household income in Gateway, AK?
The median household income in Gateway is $137,772, 48% 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 Gateway?
The median home value in Gateway is $446,200, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Gateway?
The median gross rent in Gateway is $1,741 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Gateway, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the Alaska median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Gateway?
The median age in Gateway is 33.8 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Gateway?
The average commute to work in Gateway is 34 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gateway?
The unemployment rate in Gateway is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gateway?
35% of adults in Gateway 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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