Living in Kotzebue, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kotzebue · Census data 2020–2024
Kotzebue has 2,984 residents with a median age of 31. The median household income is $110,357 (19% higher than the Alaska median), the median home value is $288,400, the median rent is $1,565/month.
Kotzebue at a glance
- Population
- 2,984
- Median age
- 31State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $110,357State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $288,400State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,565/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 48%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.7%
- Average commute
- 6 min
Is Kotzebue a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Alaska median; home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 6 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kotzebue
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kotzebue the median home value is $288,400, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,565 per month, which is 17% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,164 a month in housing costs.
Kotzebue median household income
The median household income in Kotzebue is $110,357 and the income per person is $43,384. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Kotzebue: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,002
- Owner-occupied
- 48%
- Renter-occupied
- 52%
- Vacant
- 20.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.35
Kotzebue demographics
- Population
- 2,984
- Median age
- 31
- Under 18
- 32.6%
- 65 and older
- 7.7%
- Households
- 796
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kotzebue ›
Education in Kotzebue
18.7% of adults 25 and older in Kotzebue have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kotzebue
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 6 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 23.4%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 44.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Kotzebue vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotzebue | 2,984 | $110,357 | $288,400 | $1,565 |
| Noorvik | 748 | $63,750 | $157,500 | $1,031 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Kotzebue: FAQ
What is the median household income in Kotzebue, AK?
The median household income in Kotzebue is $110,357, 19% 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 Kotzebue?
The median home value in Kotzebue is $288,400, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Kotzebue?
The median gross rent in Kotzebue is $1,565 per month, about 17% of household income.
Is Kotzebue, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Alaska median; home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 6 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Kotzebue?
The median age in Kotzebue is 31 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Kotzebue?
The average commute to work in Kotzebue is 6 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kotzebue?
The unemployment rate in Kotzebue is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kotzebue?
18.7% of adults in Kotzebue 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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