Living in South Naknek, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Naknek · Census data 2020–2024
South Naknek has 73 residents with a median age of 49.4. The median household income is $54,063 (42% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $96,700.
South Naknek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Naknek at a glance
- Population
- 73
- Median age
- 49.4State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $54,063State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $96,700State: $352,900
- Homeowners
- 55.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.2%
- Average commute
- 8 min
Is South Naknek a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 8 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 25%; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in South Naknek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Naknek the median home value is $96,700, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
South Naknek median household income
The median household income in South Naknek is $54,063 and the income per person is $34,663. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in South Naknek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 135
- Owner-occupied
- 55.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.7%
- Vacant
- 65.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 1.55
65.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that South Naknek has many vacation and second homes.
South Naknek demographics
- Population
- 73
- Median age
- 49.4
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 47
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Naknek ›
Education in South Naknek
4.2% of adults 25 and older in South Naknek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Naknek
- Unemployment rate
- 25%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 8 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 29.2%
- Drive alone
- 62.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
South Naknek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Naknek | 73 | $54,063 | $96,700 | — |
| Naknek | 522 | $88,750 | $243,800 | $1,356 |
| King Salmon | 323 | $137,500 | $310,000 | $1,292 |
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What is the median household income in South Naknek, AK?
The median household income in South Naknek is $54,063, 42% 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 South Naknek?
The median home value in South Naknek is $96,700, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
Is South Naknek, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 8 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 25%; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
What is the median age in South Naknek?
The median age in South Naknek is 49.4 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in South Naknek?
The average commute to work in South Naknek is 8 minutes; 29.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Naknek?
The unemployment rate in South Naknek is 25% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Naknek?
4.2% of adults in South Naknek 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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