Living in Koyuk, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Koyuk · Census data 2020–2024
Koyuk has 348 residents with a median age of 26.5. The median household income is $36,563 (61% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $95,000, the median rent is $910/month.
Koyuk is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Koyuk at a glance
- Population
- 348
- Median age
- 26.5State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $36,563State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $95,000State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $910/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 61.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.6%
- Average commute
- 3 min
Is Koyuk a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 3 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 31.5%; a poverty rate of 41.9%.
Cost of living in Koyuk
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Koyuk the median home value is $95,000, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $910 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,050 a month in housing costs.
Koyuk median household income
The median household income in Koyuk is $36,563 and the income per person is $16,476. 41.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Koyuk: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 128
- Owner-occupied
- 61.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.5%
- Vacant
- 14.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.19
Koyuk demographics
- Population
- 348
- Median age
- 26.5
- Under 18
- 37.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 109
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Koyuk ›
Education in Koyuk
6.6% of adults 25 and older in Koyuk have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Koyuk
- Unemployment rate
- 31.5%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 3 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 0%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 47.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Koyuk vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koyuk | 348 | $36,563 | $95,000 | $910 |
| Elim | 383 | $37,031 | $120,000 | $1,125 |
| Shaktoolik | 283 | $80,417 | $92,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Koyuk, AK?
The median household income in Koyuk is $36,563, 61% 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 Koyuk?
The median home value in Koyuk is $95,000, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Koyuk?
The median gross rent in Koyuk is $910 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is Koyuk, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 3 minutes. Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 31.5%; a poverty rate of 41.9%.
What is the median age in Koyuk?
The median age in Koyuk is 26.5 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Koyuk?
The average commute to work in Koyuk is 3 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Koyuk?
The unemployment rate in Koyuk is 31.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Koyuk?
6.6% of adults in Koyuk 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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