Living in Klukwan, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Klukwan · Census data 2020–2024
Klukwan has 82 residents with a median age of 50.2. The median household income is $23,542 (75% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $75,000, the median rent is $608/month.
Klukwan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Klukwan at a glance
- Population
- 82
- Median age
- 50.2State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $23,542State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $75,000State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $608/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 54.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.9%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is Klukwan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 75% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 14.9%; a poverty rate of 25.6%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Klukwan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Klukwan the median home value is $75,000, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $608 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Klukwan median household income
The median household income in Klukwan is $23,542 and the income per person is $27,283. 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Klukwan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 80
- Owner-occupied
- 54.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.1%
- Vacant
- 36.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 1.61
36.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Klukwan has many vacation and second homes.
Klukwan demographics
- Population
- 82
- Median age
- 50.2
- Under 18
- 14.6%
- 65 and older
- 31.7%
- Households
- 51
- Foreign-born
- 8.5%
- Veterans
- 17.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Klukwan ›
Education in Klukwan
12.9% of adults 25 and older in Klukwan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Klukwan
- Unemployment rate
- 14.9%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 22.5%
- Drive alone
- 57.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.6%
Klukwan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klukwan | 82 | $23,542 | $75,000 | $608 |
| Mosquito Lake | 116 | $148,065 | $364,500 | — |
| Haines | 1,757 | $86,719 | $282,700 | $1,087 |
| Skagway | 1,174 | $89,028 | $426,500 | $1,280 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Klukwan: FAQ
What is the median household income in Klukwan, AK?
The median household income in Klukwan is $23,542, 75% 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 Klukwan?
The median home value in Klukwan is $75,000, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Klukwan?
The median gross rent in Klukwan is $608 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Klukwan, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes. Minuses: median household income 75% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 14.9%; a poverty rate of 25.6%.
What is the median age in Klukwan?
The median age in Klukwan is 50.2 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Klukwan?
The average commute to work in Klukwan is 10 minutes; 22.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Klukwan?
The unemployment rate in Klukwan is 14.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Klukwan?
12.9% of adults in Klukwan 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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