Living in Seward, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Seward · Census data 2020–2024
Seward has 2,794 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $85,481 (8% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $338,100, the median rent is $1,132/month.
Seward at a glance
- Population
- 2,794
- Median age
- 37.7State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $85,481State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $338,100State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,132/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Seward a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Alaska median.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Seward
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Seward the median home value is $338,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,132 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,188 a month in housing costs.
Seward median household income
The median household income in Seward is $85,481 and the income per person is $34,368. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Seward: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,195
- Owner-occupied
- 68.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.5%
- Vacant
- 22.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.23
Seward demographics
- Population
- 2,794
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 925
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Seward ›
Education in Seward
43% of adults 25 and older in Seward have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 16.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Seward
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 57.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 19%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.7%
Seward vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seward | 2,794 | $85,481 | $338,100 | $1,132 |
| Bear Creek | 1,732 | $95,774 | $474,500 | $1,363 |
| Cooper Landing | 227 | $143,672 | $428,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Seward, AK?
The median household income in Seward is $85,481, 8% 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 Seward?
The median home value in Seward is $338,100, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Seward?
The median gross rent in Seward is $1,132 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Seward, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Alaska median.
What is the median age in Seward?
The median age in Seward is 37.7 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Seward?
The average commute to work in Seward is 12 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Seward?
The unemployment rate in Seward is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Seward?
43% of adults in Seward 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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