Living in Mekoryuk, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mekoryuk · Census data 2020–2024
Mekoryuk has 287 residents with a median age of 50.4. The median household income is $28,542 (69% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $91,700, the median rent is $615/month.
Mekoryuk is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mekoryuk at a glance
- Population
- 287
- Median age
- 50.4State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $28,542State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $91,700State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $615/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 80.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.2%
- Average commute
- 4 min
Is Mekoryuk a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 4 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 69% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 12.9%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
Cost of living in Mekoryuk
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mekoryuk the median home value is $91,700, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $615 per month, which is 15.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $800 a month in housing costs.
Mekoryuk median household income
The median household income in Mekoryuk is $28,542 and the income per person is $20,401. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Mekoryuk: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 145
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.1%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.19
Mekoryuk demographics
- Population
- 287
- Median age
- 50.4
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 131
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 18.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mekoryuk ›
Education in Mekoryuk
5.2% of adults 25 and older in Mekoryuk have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mekoryuk
- Unemployment rate
- 12.9%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 4 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 6.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 16.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.8%
Mekoryuk vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mekoryuk | 287 | $28,542 | $91,700 | $615 |
| Toksook Bay | 833 | $57,083 | $66,200 | $750 |
| Tununak | 384 | $54,306 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Mekoryuk, AK?
The median household income in Mekoryuk is $28,542, 69% 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 Mekoryuk?
The median home value in Mekoryuk is $91,700, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Mekoryuk?
The median gross rent in Mekoryuk is $615 per month, about 15.3% of household income.
Is Mekoryuk, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 4 minutes. Minuses: median household income 69% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 12.9%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
What is the median age in Mekoryuk?
The median age in Mekoryuk is 50.4 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Mekoryuk?
The average commute to work in Mekoryuk is 4 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mekoryuk?
The unemployment rate in Mekoryuk is 12.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mekoryuk?
5.2% of adults in Mekoryuk 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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