Living in Iliamna, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Iliamna · Census data 2020–2024
Iliamna has 70 residents with a median age of 54.3. The median household income is $74,500 (20% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $330,000.
Iliamna is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Iliamna at a glance
- Population
- 70
- Median age
- 54.3State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $74,500State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $330,000State: $352,900
- Homeowners
- 81.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.5%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Iliamna a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 23.5%; a poverty rate of 30%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Iliamna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Iliamna the median home value is $330,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,167 a month in housing costs.
Iliamna median household income
The median household income in Iliamna is $74,500 and the income per person is $34,277. 30% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Iliamna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 58
- Owner-occupied
- 81.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.8%
- Vacant
- 44.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.19
44.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Iliamna has many vacation and second homes.
Iliamna demographics
- Population
- 70
- Median age
- 54.3
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 32.9%
- Households
- 32
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Iliamna ›
Education in Iliamna
37.5% of adults 25 and older in Iliamna have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 20.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Iliamna
- Unemployment rate
- 23.5%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Iliamna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iliamna | 70 | $74,500 | $330,000 | — |
| Newhalen | 122 | $106,250 | $240,600 | — |
| Nondalton | 103 | $57,500 | $88,200 | — |
| Port Alsworth | 199 | $67,750 | — | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Iliamna, AK?
The median household income in Iliamna is $74,500, 20% 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 Iliamna?
The median home value in Iliamna is $330,000, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
Is Iliamna, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 23.5%; a poverty rate of 30%.
What is the median age in Iliamna?
The median age in Iliamna is 54.3 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Iliamna?
The average commute to work in Iliamna is 17 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Iliamna?
The unemployment rate in Iliamna is 23.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Iliamna?
37.5% of adults in Iliamna 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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