Living in Skagway, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Skagway · Census data 2020–2024
Skagway has 1,174 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $89,028 (4% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $426,500, the median rent is $1,280/month.
Skagway is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Skagway at a glance
- Population
- 1,174
- Median age
- 40.5State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $89,028State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $426,500State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,280/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Average commute
- 5 min
Is Skagway a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 5 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Alaska median; home values 21% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.3%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Skagway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Skagway the median home value is $426,500, 28% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,280 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,324 a month in housing costs.
Skagway median household income
The median household income in Skagway is $89,028 and the income per person is $61,471. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Skagway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 592
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 31.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.28
31.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Skagway has many vacation and second homes.
Skagway demographics
- Population
- 1,174
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 403
- Foreign-born
- 16.3%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Skagway ›
Education in Skagway
29.3% of adults 25 and older in Skagway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Skagway
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 5 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 39.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 43%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Skagway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skagway | 1,174 | $89,028 | $426,500 | $1,280 |
| Haines | 1,757 | $86,719 | $282,700 | $1,087 |
| Mosquito Lake | 116 | $148,065 | $364,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Skagway, AK?
The median household income in Skagway is $89,028, 4% 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 Skagway?
The median home value in Skagway is $426,500, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Skagway?
The median gross rent in Skagway is $1,280 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Skagway, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 5 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Alaska median; home values 21% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.3%.
What is the median age in Skagway?
The median age in Skagway is 40.5 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Skagway?
The average commute to work in Skagway is 5 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Skagway?
The unemployment rate in Skagway is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Skagway?
29.3% of adults in Skagway 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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