Living in Holy Cross, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Holy Cross · Census data 2020–2024
Holy Cross has 205 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median home value is $53,000, the median rent is $485/month.
Holy Cross is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Holy Cross at a glance
- Population
- 205
- Median age
- 38.4State: 35.8
- Median home value
- $53,000State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $485/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 81%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.4%
- Average commute
- 5 min
Is Holy Cross a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 85% lower than the state median; an average commute of 5 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cost of living in Holy Cross
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Holy Cross the median home value is $53,000, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $485 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Holy Cross: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 113
- Owner-occupied
- 81%
- Renter-occupied
- 19%
- Vacant
- 30.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.59
30.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Holy Cross has many vacation and second homes.
Holy Cross demographics
- Population
- 205
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 37.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 79
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Holy Cross ›
Education in Holy Cross
2.4% of adults 25 and older in Holy Cross have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Holy Cross
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 5 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 37.2%
- Drive alone
- 11.6%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 18.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.9%
Holy Cross vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross | 205 | — | $53,000 | $485 |
| Aniak | 585 | $93,542 | $265,600 | $1,313 |
| Upper Kalskag | 239 | $47,917 | $241,700 | $685 |
| Lower Kalskag | 239 | $30,500 | $300,000 | $700 |
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What is the average home price in Holy Cross?
The median home value in Holy Cross is $53,000, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Holy Cross?
The median gross rent in Holy Cross is $485 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Holy Cross, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 85% lower than the state median; an average commute of 5 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 11.2%.
What is the median age in Holy Cross?
The median age in Holy Cross is 38.4 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Holy Cross?
The average commute to work in Holy Cross is 5 minutes; 37.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Holy Cross?
The unemployment rate in Holy Cross is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Holy Cross?
2.4% of adults in Holy Cross 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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