Living in Juneau, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Juneau · Census data 2020–2024
Juneau has 31,794 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $101,661 (10% higher than the Alaska median), the median home value is $449,300, the median rent is $1,444/month.
Juneau at a glance
- Population
- 31,794
- Median age
- 40State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $101,661State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $449,300State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,444/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 63.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.2%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Juneau a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Alaska median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Juneau
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Juneau the median home value is $449,300, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,444 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,352 a month in housing costs.
Juneau median household income
The median household income in Juneau is $101,661 and the income per person is $54,089. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Juneau: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,249
- Owner-occupied
- 63.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.4%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.36
Juneau demographics
- Population
- 31,794
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 13,167
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Juneau ›
Education in Juneau
41.2% of adults 25 and older in Juneau have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Juneau
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 63.9%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Juneau vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau | 31,794 | $101,661 | $449,300 | $1,444 |
| Hoonah | 862 | $80,500 | $329,400 | $1,316 |
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What is the median household income in Juneau, AK?
The median household income in Juneau is $101,661, 10% higher 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 Juneau?
The median home value in Juneau is $449,300, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Juneau?
The median gross rent in Juneau is $1,444 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is Juneau, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Alaska median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Juneau?
The median age in Juneau is 40 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Juneau?
The average commute to work in Juneau is 15 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Juneau?
The unemployment rate in Juneau is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Juneau?
41.2% of adults in Juneau 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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