Living in Golovin, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Golovin · Census data 2020–2024
Golovin has 181 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $66,667 (28% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $89,000.
Golovin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Golovin at a glance
- Population
- 181
- Median age
- 31.9State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $66,667State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $89,000State: $352,900
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7%
- Average commute
- 4 min
Is Golovin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 4 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 20.4%.
Cost of living in Golovin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Golovin the median home value is $89,000, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Golovin median household income
The median household income in Golovin is $66,667 and the income per person is $25,798. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Golovin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 81
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 23.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.92
Golovin demographics
- Population
- 181
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 37%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 62
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Golovin ›
Education in Golovin
7% of adults 25 and older in Golovin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Golovin
- Unemployment rate
- 20.4%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 4 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 16.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 30.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Golovin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golovin | 181 | $66,667 | $89,000 | — |
| White Mountain | 222 | $62,500 | $105,900 | $825 |
| Elim | 383 | $37,031 | $120,000 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Golovin, AK?
The median household income in Golovin is $66,667, 28% 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 Golovin?
The median home value in Golovin is $89,000, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
Is Golovin, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 4 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 20.4%.
What is the median age in Golovin?
The median age in Golovin is 31.9 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Golovin?
The average commute to work in Golovin is 4 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Golovin?
The unemployment rate in Golovin is 20.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Golovin?
7% of adults in Golovin 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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