Living in Nikiski, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nikiski · Census data 2020–2024
Nikiski has 4,773 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $65,863 (29% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $312,600, the median rent is $996/month.
Nikiski at a glance
- Population
- 4,773
- Median age
- 36.5State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $65,863State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $312,600State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $996/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 78.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Nikiski a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Nikiski
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nikiski the median home value is $312,600, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $996 per month, which is 25.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,005 a month in housing costs.
Nikiski median household income
The median household income in Nikiski is $65,863 and the income per person is $31,601. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Nikiski: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,897
- Owner-occupied
- 78.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.2%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.02
Nikiski demographics
- Population
- 4,773
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 1,577
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 14.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nikiski ›
Education in Nikiski
14% of adults 25 and older in Nikiski have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nikiski
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0.1%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
Nikiski vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikiski | 4,773 | $65,863 | $312,600 | $996 |
| Salamatof | 1,149 | $66,500 | $323,300 | $775 |
| Kenai | 7,641 | $87,083 | $283,900 | $1,138 |
| Ridgeway | 1,997 | $90,391 | $303,900 | — |
| Soldotna | 4,485 | $56,280 | $306,000 | $1,020 |
| Kalifornsky | 8,663 | $93,508 | $336,800 | $1,394 |
| Sterling | 6,323 | $102,415 | $353,400 | $1,248 |
| Funny River | 1,081 | $67,656 | $250,000 | — |
| Tyonek | 291 | $65,750 | $46,700 | $661 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Nikiski: FAQ
What is the median household income in Nikiski, AK?
The median household income in Nikiski is $65,863, 29% 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 Nikiski?
The median home value in Nikiski is $312,600, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Nikiski?
The median gross rent in Nikiski is $996 per month, about 25.4% of household income.
Is Nikiski, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Nikiski?
The median age in Nikiski is 36.5 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Nikiski?
The average commute to work in Nikiski is 28 minutes; 0.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nikiski?
The unemployment rate in Nikiski is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nikiski?
14% of adults in Nikiski 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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