Living in Old Harbor, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Old Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Old Harbor has 162 residents with a median age of 34.2. The median household income is $30,000 (68% lower than the Alaska median).
Old Harbor is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Old Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 162
- Median age
- 34.2State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $30,000State: $92,788
- Homeowners
- 67.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.1%
- Average commute
- 5 min
Is Old Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 5 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 68% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 26.8%; a poverty rate of 56.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Old Harbor median household income
The median household income in Old Harbor is $30,000 and the income per person is $21,038. 56.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Old Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 153
- Owner-occupied
- 67.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.6%
- Vacant
- 43.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.88
43.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Old Harbor has many vacation and second homes.
Old Harbor demographics
- Population
- 162
- Median age
- 34.2
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 86
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Old Harbor ›
Education in Old Harbor
10.1% of adults 25 and older in Old Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Old Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 26.8%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 5 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 42.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 62.8%
Old Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Harbor | 162 | $30,000 | — | — |
| Larsen Bay | 145 | $37,188 | $117,500 | — |
| Akhiok | 160 | $85,139 | $54,400 | — |
| Kodiak Station | 1,823 | $83,750 | — | $2,403 |
| Port Lions | 150 | $46,250 | $161,500 | — |
More for people moving to Old Harbor
Old Harbor ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Old Harbor: FAQ
What is the median household income in Old Harbor, AK?
The median household income in Old Harbor is $30,000, 68% lower than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Old Harbor, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 5 minutes. Minuses: median household income 68% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 26.8%; a poverty rate of 56.2%.
What is the median age in Old Harbor?
The median age in Old Harbor is 34.2 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Old Harbor?
The average commute to work in Old Harbor is 5 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Old Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Old Harbor is 26.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Old Harbor?
10.1% of adults in Old Harbor 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.
Last updated: