Living in Seldovia, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Seldovia · Census data 2020–2024
Seldovia has 202 residents with a median age of 61.4. The median household income is $89,583 (3% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $197,200, the median rent is $583/month.
Seldovia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Seldovia at a glance
- Population
- 202
- Median age
- 61.4State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $89,583State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $197,200State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $583/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.1%
- Average commute
- 5 min
Is Seldovia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 5 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Alaska median.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Seldovia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Seldovia the median home value is $197,200, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $583 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,452 a month in housing costs.
Seldovia median household income
The median household income in Seldovia is $89,583 and the income per person is $49,596. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Seldovia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 175
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 41.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.96
41.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Seldovia has many vacation and second homes.
Seldovia demographics
- Population
- 202
- Median age
- 61.4
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 44.6%
- Households
- 103
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Seldovia ›
Education in Seldovia
30.1% of adults 25 and older in Seldovia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 19% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Seldovia
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 5 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 25.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Seldovia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seldovia | 202 | $89,583 | $197,200 | $583 |
| Seldovia Village | 213 | $76,875 | $205,000 | — |
| Nanwalek | 199 | $69,107 | $131,300 | — |
| Homer | 5,877 | $74,449 | $388,400 | $1,238 |
| Kachemak | 805 | $76,750 | $450,000 | $1,185 |
| Diamond Ridge | 1,329 | $87,500 | $344,400 | $1,273 |
| Halibut Cove | 167 | $87,981 | $234,100 | — |
| Anchor Point | 2,243 | $63,000 | $241,600 | $1,120 |
| Fritz Creek | 2,383 | $89,531 | $344,100 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Seldovia, AK?
The median household income in Seldovia is $89,583, 3% 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 Seldovia?
The median home value in Seldovia is $197,200, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Seldovia?
The median gross rent in Seldovia is $583 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Seldovia, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 5 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Alaska median.
What is the median age in Seldovia?
The median age in Seldovia is 61.4 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Seldovia?
The average commute to work in Seldovia is 5 minutes; 25.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Seldovia?
The unemployment rate in Seldovia is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Seldovia?
30.1% of adults in Seldovia 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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