Living in Haines, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Haines · Census data 2020–2024
Haines has 1,757 residents with a median age of 50.1. The median household income is $86,719 (7% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $282,700, the median rent is $1,087/month.
Haines at a glance
- Population
- 1,757
- Median age
- 50.1State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $86,719State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $282,700State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,087/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 75.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.2%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Haines a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Alaska median.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Haines
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Haines the median home value is $282,700, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,087 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,688 a month in housing costs.
Haines median household income
The median household income in Haines is $86,719 and the income per person is $40,647. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Haines: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 921
- Owner-occupied
- 75.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.4%
- Vacant
- 17.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.30
Haines demographics
- Population
- 1,757
- Median age
- 50.1
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 757
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Haines ›
Education in Haines
34.2% of adults 25 and older in Haines have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 14.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Haines
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 69.7%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Haines vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haines | 1,757 | $86,719 | $282,700 | $1,087 |
| Skagway | 1,174 | $89,028 | $426,500 | $1,280 |
| Mosquito Lake | 116 | $148,065 | $364,500 | — |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Haines: FAQ
What is the median household income in Haines, AK?
The median household income in Haines is $86,719, 7% 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 Haines?
The median home value in Haines is $282,700, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Haines?
The median gross rent in Haines is $1,087 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Haines, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Alaska median.
What is the median age in Haines?
The median age in Haines is 50.1 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Haines?
The average commute to work in Haines is 13 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Haines?
The unemployment rate in Haines is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Haines?
34.2% of adults in Haines 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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