Living in Nikolaevsk, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nikolaevsk · Census data 2020–2024
Nikolaevsk has 245 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $60,750 (35% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $253,300.
Nikolaevsk is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nikolaevsk at a glance
- Population
- 245
- Median age
- 48.1State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $60,750State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $253,300State: $352,900
- Homeowners
- 89.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.5%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Nikolaevsk a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 32.2%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Nikolaevsk
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nikolaevsk the median home value is $253,300, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,300 a month in housing costs.
Nikolaevsk median household income
The median household income in Nikolaevsk is $60,750 and the income per person is $32,308. 32.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Nikolaevsk: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 154
- Owner-occupied
- 89.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.5%
- Vacant
- 31.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.33
31.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Nikolaevsk has many vacation and second homes.
Nikolaevsk demographics
- Population
- 245
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 105
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nikolaevsk ›
Education in Nikolaevsk
24.5% of adults 25 and older in Nikolaevsk have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nikolaevsk
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Nikolaevsk vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaevsk | 245 | $60,750 | $253,300 | — |
| Anchor Point | 2,243 | $63,000 | $241,600 | $1,120 |
| Happy Valley | 775 | $54,464 | $253,600 | $820 |
| Diamond Ridge | 1,329 | $87,500 | $344,400 | $1,273 |
| Fritz Creek | 2,383 | $89,531 | $344,100 | $1,125 |
| Kachemak | 805 | $76,750 | $450,000 | $1,185 |
| Homer | 5,877 | $74,449 | $388,400 | $1,238 |
| Ninilchik | 965 | $55,179 | $254,400 | $1,000 |
| Fox River | 741 | $79,583 | $371,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Nikolaevsk, AK?
The median household income in Nikolaevsk is $60,750, 35% 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 Nikolaevsk?
The median home value in Nikolaevsk is $253,300, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
Is Nikolaevsk, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 32.2%.
What is the median age in Nikolaevsk?
The median age in Nikolaevsk is 48.1 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Nikolaevsk?
The average commute to work in Nikolaevsk is 38 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nikolaevsk?
The unemployment rate in Nikolaevsk is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nikolaevsk?
24.5% of adults in Nikolaevsk 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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