Living in Skwentna, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Skwentna · Census data 2020–2024
Skwentna has 97 residents with a median age of 61. The median household income is $46,667 (50% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $100,000.
Skwentna is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Skwentna at a glance
- Population
- 97
- Median age
- 61State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $46,667State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $100,000State: $352,900
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.6%
Is Skwentna a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 23.1%; a poverty rate of 38.1%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Skwentna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Skwentna the median home value is $100,000, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Skwentna median household income
The median household income in Skwentna is $46,667 and the income per person is $20,736. 38.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Skwentna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 464
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 91.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.43
91.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Skwentna has many vacation and second homes.
Skwentna demographics
- Population
- 97
- Median age
- 61
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 40
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 21.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Skwentna ›
Education in Skwentna
31.6% of adults 25 and older in Skwentna have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Skwentna
- Unemployment rate
- 23.1%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 19 min
- Work from home
- 26.7%
- Drive alone
- 23.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80%
Skwentna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skwentna | 97 | $46,667 | $100,000 | — |
| Trapper Creek | 491 | $73,207 | $198,900 | — |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Skwentna: FAQ
What is the median household income in Skwentna, AK?
The median household income in Skwentna is $46,667, 50% 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 Skwentna?
The median home value in Skwentna is $100,000, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
Is Skwentna, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 23.1%; a poverty rate of 38.1%.
What is the median age in Skwentna?
The median age in Skwentna is 61 years (Alaska: 35.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Skwentna?
The unemployment rate in Skwentna is 23.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Skwentna?
31.6% of adults in Skwentna 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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