Living in Ruby, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ruby · Census data 2020–2024
Ruby has 237 residents with a median age of 50.6. The median home value is $205,000.
Ruby is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ruby at a glance
- Population
- 237
- Median age
- 50.6State: 35.8
- Median home value
- $205,000State: $352,900
- Homeowners
- 81.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.7%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Ruby a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Ruby
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ruby the median home value is $205,000, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,800 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Ruby: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 173
- Owner-occupied
- 81.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.8%
- Vacant
- 35.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.12
35.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ruby has many vacation and second homes.
Ruby demographics
- Population
- 237
- Median age
- 50.6
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 32.5%
- Households
- 112
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ruby ›
Education in Ruby
8.7% of adults 25 and older in Ruby have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ruby
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.8%
Ruby vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby | 237 | — | $205,000 | — |
| Galena | 611 | $87,875 | $107,000 | $1,199 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Ruby: FAQ
What is the average home price in Ruby?
The median home value in Ruby is $205,000, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
Is Ruby, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
What is the median age in Ruby?
The median age in Ruby is 50.6 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Ruby?
The average commute to work in Ruby is 11 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ruby?
The unemployment rate in Ruby is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ruby?
8.7% of adults in Ruby 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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