Living in King Salmon, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of King Salmon · Census data 2020–2024
King Salmon has 323 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $137,500 (48% higher than the Alaska median), the median home value is $310,000, the median rent is $1,292/month.
King Salmon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
King Salmon at a glance
- Population
- 323
- Median age
- 37.8State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $137,500State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $310,000State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,292/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 46.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.5%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is King Salmon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the Alaska median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in King Salmon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In King Salmon the median home value is $310,000, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,292 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,021 a month in housing costs.
King Salmon median household income
The median household income in King Salmon is $137,500 and the income per person is $55,309. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in King Salmon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 247
- Owner-occupied
- 46.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.8%
- Vacant
- 57.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.78
57.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that King Salmon has many vacation and second homes.
King Salmon demographics
- Population
- 323
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 106
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of King Salmon ›
Education in King Salmon
31.5% of adults 25 and older in King Salmon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in King Salmon
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
King Salmon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Salmon | 323 | $137,500 | $310,000 | $1,292 |
| Naknek | 522 | $88,750 | $243,800 | $1,356 |
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What is the median household income in King Salmon, AK?
The median household income in King Salmon is $137,500, 48% 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 King Salmon?
The median home value in King Salmon is $310,000, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in King Salmon?
The median gross rent in King Salmon is $1,292 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is King Salmon, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the Alaska median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
What is the median age in King Salmon?
The median age in King Salmon is 37.8 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in King Salmon?
The average commute to work in King Salmon is 11 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in King Salmon?
The unemployment rate in King Salmon is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is King Salmon?
31.5% of adults in King Salmon 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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