Living in St. Mary's, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Mary's · Census data 2020–2024
St. Mary's has 810 residents with a median age of 28.1. The median household income is $53,750 (42% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $122,900, the median rent is $1,125/month.
St. Mary's is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Mary's at a glance
- Population
- 810
- Median age
- 28.1State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $53,750State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $122,900State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 60.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9%
- Average commute
- 5 min
Is St. Mary's a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 5 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 24.8%; a poverty rate of 28.7%.
Cost of living in St. Mary's
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Mary's the median home value is $122,900, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $957 a month in housing costs.
St. Mary's median household income
The median household income in St. Mary's is $53,750 and the income per person is $24,024. 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in St. Mary's: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 294
- Owner-occupied
- 60.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.5%
- Vacant
- 15.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 3.27
St. Mary's demographics
- Population
- 810
- Median age
- 28.1
- Under 18
- 32.2%
- 65 and older
- 7.7%
- Households
- 248
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Mary's ›
Education in St. Mary's
9% of adults 25 and older in St. Mary's have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Mary's
- Unemployment rate
- 24.8%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 5 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 16.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 24.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
St. Mary's vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's | 810 | $53,750 | $122,900 | $1,125 |
| Pilot Station | 713 | $45,000 | $52,200 | $675 |
| Mountain Village | 949 | $65,078 | $50,400 | $950 |
| Marshall | 386 | $52,083 | $24,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in St. Mary's, AK?
The median household income in St. Mary's is $53,750, 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 St. Mary's?
The median home value in St. Mary's is $122,900, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in St. Mary's?
The median gross rent in St. Mary's is $1,125 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is St. Mary's, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 5 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 24.8%; a poverty rate of 28.7%.
What is the median age in St. Mary's?
The median age in St. Mary's is 28.1 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in St. Mary's?
The average commute to work in St. Mary's is 5 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Mary's?
The unemployment rate in St. Mary's is 24.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Mary's?
9% of adults in St. Mary's 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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