Living in Manokotak, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manokotak · Census data 2020–2024
Manokotak has 679 residents with a median age of 27.6. The median household income is $50,625 (45% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $86,700, the median rent is $763/month.
Manokotak is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Manokotak at a glance
- Population
- 679
- Median age
- 27.6State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $50,625State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $86,700State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $763/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 69.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.7%
- Average commute
- 8 min
Is Manokotak a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 8 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 25%.
Cost of living in Manokotak
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manokotak the median home value is $86,700, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $763 per month, which is 39.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Manokotak median household income
The median household income in Manokotak is $50,625 and the income per person is $23,455. 25% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Manokotak: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 255
- Owner-occupied
- 69.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.7%
- Vacant
- 41.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 4.17
41.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Manokotak has many vacation and second homes.
Manokotak demographics
- Population
- 679
- Median age
- 27.6
- Under 18
- 33.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 150
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manokotak ›
Education in Manokotak
18.7% of adults 25 and older in Manokotak have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manokotak
- Unemployment rate
- 10.2%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 8 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0.9%
- Drive alone
- 16.7%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 54%
- Homes with broadband
- 74%
Manokotak vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manokotak | 679 | $50,625 | $86,700 | $763 |
| Dillingham | 2,109 | $101,200 | $307,900 | $1,228 |
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What is the median household income in Manokotak, AK?
The median household income in Manokotak is $50,625, 45% 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 Manokotak?
The median home value in Manokotak is $86,700, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Manokotak?
The median gross rent in Manokotak is $763 per month, about 39.2% of household income.
Is Manokotak, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 8 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 25%.
What is the median age in Manokotak?
The median age in Manokotak is 27.6 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Manokotak?
The average commute to work in Manokotak is 8 minutes; 0.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manokotak?
The unemployment rate in Manokotak is 10.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manokotak?
18.7% of adults in Manokotak 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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