Living in Salamatof, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Salamatof · Census data 2020–2024
Salamatof has 1,149 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $66,500 (28% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $323,300, the median rent is $775/month.
Salamatof is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Salamatof at a glance
- Population
- 1,149
- Median age
- 41.5State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $66,500State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $323,300State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Salamatof a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 34%; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Salamatof
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Salamatof the median home value is $323,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,731 a month in housing costs.
Salamatof median household income
The median household income in Salamatof is $66,500 and the income per person is $24,527. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Salamatof: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 369
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.3%
- Vacant
- 22%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.62
Salamatof demographics
- Population
- 1,149
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 10.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 288
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Salamatof ›
Education in Salamatof
12.2% of adults 25 and older in Salamatof have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Salamatof
- Unemployment rate
- 34%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 61.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Salamatof vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salamatof | 1,149 | $66,500 | $323,300 | $775 |
| Kenai | 7,641 | $87,083 | $283,900 | $1,138 |
| Nikiski | 4,773 | $65,863 | $312,600 | $996 |
| Ridgeway | 1,997 | $90,391 | $303,900 | — |
| Kalifornsky | 8,663 | $93,508 | $336,800 | $1,394 |
| Soldotna | 4,485 | $56,280 | $306,000 | $1,020 |
| Sterling | 6,323 | $102,415 | $353,400 | $1,248 |
| Funny River | 1,081 | $67,656 | $250,000 | — |
| Kasilof | 313 | $63,386 | $445,900 | $1,559 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Salamatof: FAQ
What is the median household income in Salamatof, AK?
The median household income in Salamatof is $66,500, 28% 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 Salamatof?
The median home value in Salamatof is $323,300, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Salamatof?
The median gross rent in Salamatof is $775 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Salamatof, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 34%; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
What is the median age in Salamatof?
The median age in Salamatof is 41.5 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Salamatof?
The average commute to work in Salamatof is 25 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Salamatof?
The unemployment rate in Salamatof is 34% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Salamatof?
12.2% of adults in Salamatof 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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