Living in South Van Horn, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Van Horn · Census data 2020–2024
South Van Horn has 572 residents with a median age of 46.2. The median household income is $73,214 (21% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $41,500.
South Van Horn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Van Horn at a glance
- Population
- 572
- Median age
- 46.2State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $73,214State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $41,500State: $352,900
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is South Van Horn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 88% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 16.8%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in South Van Horn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Van Horn the median home value is $41,500, 88% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,100 a month in housing costs.
South Van Horn median household income
The median household income in South Van Horn is $73,214 and the income per person is $41,998. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in South Van Horn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 241
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.69
South Van Horn demographics
- Population
- 572
- Median age
- 46.2
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 25.3%
- Households
- 208
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 13%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Van Horn ›
Education in South Van Horn
6% of adults 25 and older in South Van Horn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Van Horn
- Unemployment rate
- 16.8%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0.4%
- Drive alone
- 91.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.6%
South Van Horn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Van Horn | 572 | $73,214 | $41,500 | — |
| College | 11,924 | $83,895 | $297,500 | $1,454 |
| Fairbanks | 32,083 | $73,534 | $268,400 | $1,496 |
| Chena Ridge | 5,881 | $133,775 | $395,500 | $1,110 |
| Farmers Loop | 4,954 | $109,950 | $279,800 | $1,406 |
| Ester | 2,752 | $53,272 | $255,400 | $1,208 |
| Goldstream | 3,294 | $103,589 | $289,600 | $847 |
| Badger | 18,677 | $97,183 | $310,600 | $1,629 |
| Steele Creek | 5,928 | $121,364 | $348,400 | $1,223 |
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What is the median household income in South Van Horn, AK?
The median household income in South Van Horn is $73,214, 21% 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 Van Horn?
The median home value in South Van Horn is $41,500, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
Is South Van Horn, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 88% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 16.8%.
What is the median age in South Van Horn?
The median age in South Van Horn is 46.2 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in South Van Horn?
The average commute to work in South Van Horn is 11 minutes; 0.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Van Horn?
The unemployment rate in South Van Horn is 16.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Van Horn?
6% of adults in South Van Horn 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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