Living in Houston, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Houston · Census data 2020–2024
Houston has 1,834 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $73,015 (21% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $295,000, the median rent is $887/month.
Houston at a glance
- Population
- 1,834
- Median age
- 40.2State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $73,015State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $295,000State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $887/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Average commute
- 47 min
Is Houston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 47 minutes; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Houston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Houston the median home value is $295,000, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $887 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,891 a month in housing costs.
Houston median household income
The median household income in Houston is $73,015 and the income per person is $39,790. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Houston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,000
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 26.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.48
Houston demographics
- Population
- 1,834
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 735
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 13.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Houston ›
Education in Houston
12.3% of adults 25 and older in Houston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Houston
- Unemployment rate
- 12%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 47 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 65.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
Houston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 1,834 | $73,015 | $295,000 | $887 |
| Meadow Lakes | 8,689 | $81,699 | $323,100 | $1,377 |
| Big Lake | 3,585 | $81,406 | $298,700 | $1,235 |
| Knik-Fairview | 19,972 | $96,437 | $340,200 | $1,588 |
| Wasilla | 9,720 | $67,234 | $358,400 | $1,153 |
| Tanaina | 9,646 | $105,536 | $328,500 | $1,398 |
| South Lakes | 6,180 | $98,141 | $377,500 | $1,178 |
| North Lakes | 10,223 | $101,679 | $357,600 | $1,441 |
| Fishhook | 5,819 | $111,375 | $416,300 | $1,837 |
More for people moving to Houston
Houston ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Houston: FAQ
What is the median household income in Houston, AK?
The median household income in Houston is $73,015, 21% 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 Houston?
The median home value in Houston is $295,000, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Houston?
The median gross rent in Houston is $887 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Houston, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 47 minutes; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Houston?
The median age in Houston is 40.2 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Houston?
The average commute to work in Houston is 47 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Houston?
The unemployment rate in Houston is 12% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Houston?
12.3% of adults in Houston 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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