Living in Koliganek, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Koliganek · Census data 2020–2024
Koliganek has 193 residents with a median age of 18.9. The median household income is $73,438 (21% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $122,900, the median rent is $900/month.
Koliganek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Koliganek at a glance
- Population
- 193
- Median age
- 18.9State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $73,438State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $122,900State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 67.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7%
- Average commute
- 7 min
Is Koliganek a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 7 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 22.2%; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
Cost of living in Koliganek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Koliganek the median home value is $122,900, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Koliganek median household income
The median household income in Koliganek is $73,438 and the income per person is $17,595. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Koliganek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 51
- Owner-occupied
- 67.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.6%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 4.49
Koliganek demographics
- Population
- 193
- Median age
- 18.9
- Under 18
- 47.7%
- 65 and older
- 7.8%
- Households
- 43
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Koliganek ›
Education in Koliganek
7% of adults 25 and older in Koliganek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Koliganek
- Unemployment rate
- 22.2%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 7 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 22.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 25.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.7%
Koliganek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koliganek | 193 | $73,438 | $122,900 | $900 |
| New Stuyahok | 474 | $66,250 | $82,500 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in Koliganek, AK?
The median household income in Koliganek is $73,438, 21% 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 Koliganek?
The median home value in Koliganek is $122,900, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Koliganek?
The median gross rent in Koliganek is $900 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Koliganek, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 7 minutes. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 22.2%; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
What is the median age in Koliganek?
The median age in Koliganek is 18.9 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Koliganek?
The average commute to work in Koliganek is 7 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Koliganek?
The unemployment rate in Koliganek is 22.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Koliganek?
7% of adults in Koliganek 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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