Living in Russian Mission, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Russian Mission · Census data 2020–2024
Russian Mission has 314 residents with a median age of 26. The median household income is $42,857 (54% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $95,000.
Russian Mission is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Russian Mission at a glance
- Population
- 314
- Median age
- 26State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $42,857State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $95,000State: $352,900
- Homeowners
- 73.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.5%
- Average commute
- 5 min
Is Russian Mission a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 5 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 50%; a poverty rate of 36%.
Cost of living in Russian Mission
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Russian Mission the median home value is $95,000, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Russian Mission median household income
The median household income in Russian Mission is $42,857 and the income per person is $12,639. 36% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Russian Mission: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 95
- Owner-occupied
- 73.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.7%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.49
Russian Mission demographics
- Population
- 314
- Median age
- 26
- Under 18
- 35.7%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 90
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Russian Mission ›
Education in Russian Mission
4.5% of adults 25 and older in Russian Mission have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Russian Mission
- Unemployment rate
- 50%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 5 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 0%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 57.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.4%
Russian Mission vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Mission | 314 | $42,857 | $95,000 | — |
| Marshall | 386 | $52,083 | $24,800 | — |
| Upper Kalskag | 239 | $47,917 | $241,700 | $685 |
| Lower Kalskag | 239 | $30,500 | $300,000 | $700 |
| Tuluksak | 118 | $67,813 | — | $505 |
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What is the median household income in Russian Mission, AK?
The median household income in Russian Mission is $42,857, 54% 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 Russian Mission?
The median home value in Russian Mission is $95,000, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
Is Russian Mission, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 5 minutes. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 50%; a poverty rate of 36%.
What is the median age in Russian Mission?
The median age in Russian Mission is 26 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Russian Mission?
The average commute to work in Russian Mission is 5 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Russian Mission?
The unemployment rate in Russian Mission is 50% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Russian Mission?
4.5% of adults in Russian Mission 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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