Living in Quinhagak, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Quinhagak · Census data 2020–2024
Quinhagak has 1,311 residents with a median age of 27.7. The median household income is $50,208 (46% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $94,400, the median rent is $869/month.
Quinhagak is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Quinhagak at a glance
- Population
- 1,311
- Median age
- 27.7State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $50,208State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $94,400State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $869/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.1%
- Average commute
- 4 min
Is Quinhagak a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 4 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 22.2%; a poverty rate of 36.5%.
Cost of living in Quinhagak
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Quinhagak the median home value is $94,400, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $869 per month, which is 16.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $572 a month in housing costs.
Quinhagak median household income
The median household income in Quinhagak is $50,208 and the income per person is $15,554. 36.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Quinhagak: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 318
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 4.41
Quinhagak demographics
- Population
- 1,311
- Median age
- 27.7
- Under 18
- 37.1%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 297
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Quinhagak ›
Education in Quinhagak
3.1% of adults 25 and older in Quinhagak have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Quinhagak
- Unemployment rate
- 22.2%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 4 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 2.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 31.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.1%
Quinhagak vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinhagak | 1,311 | $50,208 | $94,400 | $869 |
| Eek | 174 | $45,417 | $123,200 | — |
| Kongiganak | 316 | $64,583 | $133,300 | $825 |
| Goodnews Bay | 115 | $26,875 | $137,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Quinhagak, AK?
The median household income in Quinhagak is $50,208, 46% 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 Quinhagak?
The median home value in Quinhagak is $94,400, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Quinhagak?
The median gross rent in Quinhagak is $869 per month, about 16.3% of household income.
Is Quinhagak, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 4 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 22.2%; a poverty rate of 36.5%.
What is the median age in Quinhagak?
The median age in Quinhagak is 27.7 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Quinhagak?
The average commute to work in Quinhagak is 4 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Quinhagak?
The unemployment rate in Quinhagak is 22.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Quinhagak?
3.1% of adults in Quinhagak 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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