Living in Naknek, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Naknek · Census data 2020–2024
Naknek has 522 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $88,750 (4% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $243,800, the median rent is $1,356/month.
Naknek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Naknek at a glance
- Population
- 522
- Median age
- 45.7State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $88,750State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $243,800State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,356/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 58.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.9%
- Average commute
- 8 min
Is Naknek a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 8 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Alaska median; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Naknek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Naknek the median home value is $243,800, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,356 per month, which is 13.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,111 a month in housing costs.
Naknek median household income
The median household income in Naknek is $88,750 and the income per person is $69,237. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Naknek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 378
- Owner-occupied
- 58.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.3%
- Vacant
- 63.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.19
63.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Naknek has many vacation and second homes.
Naknek demographics
- Population
- 522
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 11.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 138
- Foreign-born
- 18.4%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Naknek ›
Education in Naknek
17.9% of adults 25 and older in Naknek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Naknek
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 8 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 33.5%
- Public transit
- 10%
- Walk to work
- 22.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Naknek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naknek | 522 | $88,750 | $243,800 | $1,356 |
| King Salmon | 323 | $137,500 | $310,000 | $1,292 |
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What is the median household income in Naknek, AK?
The median household income in Naknek is $88,750, 4% 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 Naknek?
The median home value in Naknek is $243,800, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Naknek?
The median gross rent in Naknek is $1,356 per month, about 13.1% of household income.
Is Naknek, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 8 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Alaska median; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
What is the median age in Naknek?
The median age in Naknek is 45.7 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Naknek?
The average commute to work in Naknek is 8 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Naknek?
The unemployment rate in Naknek is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Naknek?
17.9% of adults in Naknek 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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