Living in Larsen Bay, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Larsen Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Larsen Bay has 145 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $37,188 (60% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $117,500.
Larsen Bay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Larsen Bay at a glance
- Population
- 145
- Median age
- 47.3State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $37,188State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $117,500State: $352,900
- Homeowners
- 85.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.5%
- Average commute
- 4 min
Is Larsen Bay a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 4 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the Alaska median; a poverty rate of 29.7%.
Cost of living in Larsen Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Larsen Bay the median home value is $117,500, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Larsen Bay median household income
The median household income in Larsen Bay is $37,188 and the income per person is $35,908. 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Larsen Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 98
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.8%
- Vacant
- 72.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.67
72.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Larsen Bay has many vacation and second homes.
Larsen Bay demographics
- Population
- 145
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 8.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 27
- Foreign-born
- 56.6%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Larsen Bay ›
Education in Larsen Bay
27.5% of adults 25 and older in Larsen Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 19.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Larsen Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 4 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Drive alone
- 15.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 81.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Larsen Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larsen Bay | 145 | $37,188 | $117,500 | — |
| Old Harbor | 162 | $30,000 | — | — |
| Akhiok | 160 | $85,139 | $54,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Larsen Bay, AK?
The median household income in Larsen Bay is $37,188, 60% 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 Larsen Bay?
The median home value in Larsen Bay is $117,500, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
Is Larsen Bay, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 4 minutes. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the Alaska median; a poverty rate of 29.7%.
What is the median age in Larsen Bay?
The median age in Larsen Bay is 47.3 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Larsen Bay?
The average commute to work in Larsen Bay is 4 minutes; 0.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Larsen Bay?
The unemployment rate in Larsen Bay is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Larsen Bay?
27.5% of adults in Larsen Bay 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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