Living in Gustavus, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gustavus · Census data 2020–2024
Gustavus has 594 residents with a median age of 50.9. The median household income is $63,558 (32% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $330,600, the median rent is $900/month.
Gustavus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gustavus at a glance
- Population
- 594
- Median age
- 50.9State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $63,558State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $330,600State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 81.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Gustavus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Gustavus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gustavus the median home value is $330,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,156 a month in housing costs.
Gustavus median household income
The median household income in Gustavus is $63,558 and the income per person is $34,193. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Gustavus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 474
- Owner-occupied
- 81.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.3%
- Vacant
- 47%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.31
47% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gustavus has many vacation and second homes.
Gustavus demographics
- Population
- 594
- Median age
- 50.9
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 31%
- Households
- 251
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 18.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gustavus ›
Education in Gustavus
34.4% of adults 25 and older in Gustavus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gustavus
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 52.9%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 15.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
Gustavus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavus | 594 | $63,558 | $330,600 | $900 |
| Hoonah | 862 | $80,500 | $329,400 | $1,316 |
| Tenakee Springs | 163 | $54,375 | $258,300 | $513 |
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What is the median household income in Gustavus, AK?
The median household income in Gustavus is $63,558, 32% 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 Gustavus?
The median home value in Gustavus is $330,600, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Gustavus?
The median gross rent in Gustavus is $900 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Gustavus, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
What is the median age in Gustavus?
The median age in Gustavus is 50.9 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Gustavus?
The average commute to work in Gustavus is 25 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gustavus?
The unemployment rate in Gustavus is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gustavus?
34.4% of adults in Gustavus 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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