Living in Saxman, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Saxman · Census data 2020–2024
Saxman has 324 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $51,250 (45% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $305,900, the median rent is $867/month.
Saxman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Saxman at a glance
- Population
- 324
- Median age
- 48.5State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $51,250State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $305,900State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $867/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Saxman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Saxman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Saxman the median home value is $305,900, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,875 a month in housing costs.
Saxman median household income
The median household income in Saxman is $51,250 and the income per person is $25,084. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Saxman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 145
- Owner-occupied
- 66.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.9%
- Vacant
- 14.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.60
Saxman demographics
- Population
- 324
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 29%
- Households
- 124
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Saxman ›
Education in Saxman
4.6% of adults 25 and older in Saxman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Saxman
- Unemployment rate
- 9.6%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 65.4%
- Public transit
- 6.4%
- Walk to work
- 10.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.8%
Saxman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxman | 324 | $51,250 | $305,900 | $867 |
| Ketchikan | 8,078 | $85,275 | $352,400 | $1,417 |
| Metlakatla | 1,235 | $72,279 | $167,600 | $775 |
| Thorne Bay | 519 | $61,250 | $270,000 | $950 |
| Hydaburg | 375 | $46,875 | $105,900 | $669 |
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What is the median household income in Saxman, AK?
The median household income in Saxman is $51,250, 45% 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 Saxman?
The median home value in Saxman is $305,900, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Saxman?
The median gross rent in Saxman is $867 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is Saxman, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Saxman?
The median age in Saxman is 48.5 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Saxman?
The average commute to work in Saxman is 21 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Saxman?
The unemployment rate in Saxman is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Saxman?
4.6% of adults in Saxman 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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