Living in Igiugig, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Igiugig · Census data 2020–2024
Igiugig has 53 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $64,583 (30% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $359,100, the median rent is $1,300/month.
Igiugig is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Igiugig at a glance
- Population
- 53
- Median age
- 41.7State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $64,583State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $359,100State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,300/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 68%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 7 min
Is Igiugig a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 7 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Alaska median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 11.5%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Igiugig
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Igiugig the median home value is $359,100, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,300 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $875 a month in housing costs.
Igiugig median household income
The median household income in Igiugig is $64,583 and the income per person is $52,268. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Igiugig: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 42
- Owner-occupied
- 68%
- Renter-occupied
- 32%
- Vacant
- 40.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.12
40.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Igiugig has many vacation and second homes.
Igiugig demographics
- Population
- 53
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 25
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Igiugig ›
Education in Igiugig
24.3% of adults 25 and older in Igiugig have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Igiugig
- Unemployment rate
- 11.5%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 7 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 30.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 17.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 60%
Igiugig vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igiugig | 53 | $64,583 | $359,100 | $1,300 |
| Newhalen | 122 | $106,250 | $240,600 | — |
| King Salmon | 323 | $137,500 | $310,000 | $1,292 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Igiugig: FAQ
What is the median household income in Igiugig, AK?
The median household income in Igiugig is $64,583, 30% 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 Igiugig?
The median home value in Igiugig is $359,100, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Igiugig?
The median gross rent in Igiugig is $1,300 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Igiugig, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 7 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Alaska median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 11.5%.
What is the median age in Igiugig?
The median age in Igiugig is 41.7 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Igiugig?
The average commute to work in Igiugig is 7 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Igiugig?
The unemployment rate in Igiugig is 11.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Igiugig?
24.3% of adults in Igiugig 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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