Living in Selawik, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Selawik · Census data 2020–2024
Selawik has 412 residents with a median age of 17.9. The median household income is $52,500 (43% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $76,700, the median rent is $633/month.
Selawik is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Selawik at a glance
- Population
- 412
- Median age
- 17.9State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $52,500State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $76,700State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $633/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 65.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.9%
- Average commute
- 6 min
Is Selawik a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 6 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 36.5%; a poverty rate of 36.7%.
Cost of living in Selawik
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Selawik the median home value is $76,700, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $633 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Selawik median household income
The median household income in Selawik is $52,500 and the income per person is $13,917. 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Selawik: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 130
- Owner-occupied
- 65.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.1%
- Vacant
- 32.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 4.68
32.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Selawik has many vacation and second homes.
Selawik demographics
- Population
- 412
- Median age
- 17.9
- Under 18
- 50.5%
- 65 and older
- 9.2%
- Households
- 88
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Selawik ›
Education in Selawik
2.9% of adults 25 and older in Selawik have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Selawik
- Unemployment rate
- 36.5%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 6 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 0%
- Public transit
- 11.8%
- Walk to work
- 27.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Selawik vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selawik | 412 | $52,500 | $76,700 | $633 |
| Kiana | 437 | $68,333 | $192,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Selawik, AK?
The median household income in Selawik is $52,500, 43% 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 Selawik?
The median home value in Selawik is $76,700, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Selawik?
The median gross rent in Selawik is $633 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Selawik, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 6 minutes. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 36.5%; a poverty rate of 36.7%.
What is the median age in Selawik?
The median age in Selawik is 17.9 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Selawik?
The average commute to work in Selawik is 6 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Selawik?
The unemployment rate in Selawik is 36.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Selawik?
2.9% of adults in Selawik 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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