Living in Gulkana, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gulkana · Census data 2020–2024
Gulkana has 47 residents with a median age of 60.2. The median rent is $1,016/month.
Gulkana is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gulkana at a glance
- Population
- 47
- Median age
- 60.2State: 35.8
- Median rent
- $1,016/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 16.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.3%
Is Gulkana a good place to live?
Cons: Unemployment of 20%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Gulkana
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gulkana the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,016 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Gulkana: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 61
- Owner-occupied
- 16.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 83.8%
- Vacant
- 39.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 1.27
39.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gulkana has many vacation and second homes.
Gulkana demographics
- Population
- 47
- Median age
- 60.2
- Under 18
- 6.4%
- 65 and older
- 36.2%
- Households
- 37
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gulkana ›
Education in Gulkana
23.3% of adults 25 and older in Gulkana have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 20.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gulkana
- Unemployment rate
- 20%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 51.4%
Gulkana vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulkana | 47 | — | — | $1,016 |
| Tazlina | 365 | $100,208 | $313,000 | $1,338 |
| Gakona | 181 | $96,250 | $350,000 | $795 |
| Glennallen | 450 | $89,609 | $226,800 | $1,308 |
| Copper Center | 346 | $59,750 | $217,900 | $925 |
| Willow Creek | 144 | $79,519 | $448,400 | — |
| Kenny Lake | 289 | $76,161 | $252,800 | — |
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How much is rent in Gulkana?
The median gross rent in Gulkana is $1,016 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Gulkana, AK a good place to live?
Minuses: unemployment of 20%; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Gulkana?
The median age in Gulkana is 60.2 years (Alaska: 35.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Gulkana?
The unemployment rate in Gulkana is 20% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gulkana?
23.3% of adults in Gulkana 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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