Living in Hoonah, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hoonah · Census data 2020–2024
Hoonah has 862 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $80,500 (13% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $329,400, the median rent is $1,316/month.
Hoonah is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hoonah at a glance
- Population
- 862
- Median age
- 44.6State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $80,500State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $329,400State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,316/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 7 min
Is Hoonah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 7 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 15.5%; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Hoonah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hoonah the median home value is $329,400, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,316 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,688 a month in housing costs.
Hoonah median household income
The median household income in Hoonah is $80,500 and the income per person is $43,321. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Hoonah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 382
- Owner-occupied
- 64.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.6%
- Vacant
- 23.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.44
Hoonah demographics
- Population
- 862
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 11.8%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 292
- Foreign-born
- 15.4%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hoonah ›
Education in Hoonah
20% of adults 25 and older in Hoonah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hoonah
- Unemployment rate
- 15.5%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 7 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 33%
- Public transit
- 10.8%
- Walk to work
- 40.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.5%
Hoonah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoonah | 862 | $80,500 | $329,400 | $1,316 |
| Gustavus | 594 | $63,558 | $330,600 | $900 |
| Tenakee Springs | 163 | $54,375 | $258,300 | $513 |
| Juneau | 31,794 | $101,661 | $449,300 | $1,444 |
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What is the median household income in Hoonah, AK?
The median household income in Hoonah is $80,500, 13% 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 Hoonah?
The median home value in Hoonah is $329,400, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Hoonah?
The median gross rent in Hoonah is $1,316 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is Hoonah, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 7 minutes. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 15.5%; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
What is the median age in Hoonah?
The median age in Hoonah is 44.6 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Hoonah?
The average commute to work in Hoonah is 7 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hoonah?
The unemployment rate in Hoonah is 15.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hoonah?
20% of adults in Hoonah 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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