Living in St. Michael, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Michael · Census data 2020–2024
St. Michael has 177 residents with a median age of 19.4. The median household income is $53,750 (42% lower than the Alaska median).
St. Michael is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Michael at a glance
- Population
- 177
- Median age
- 19.4State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $53,750State: $92,788
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.5%
- Average commute
- 5 min
Is St. Michael a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 5 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 27.1%; a poverty rate of 20%.
St. Michael median household income
The median household income in St. Michael is $53,750 and the income per person is $12,326. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in St. Michael: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 48
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 20.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 4.66
St. Michael demographics
- Population
- 177
- Median age
- 19.4
- Under 18
- 46.9%
- 65 and older
- 5.6%
- Households
- 38
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Michael ›
Education in St. Michael
4.5% of adults 25 and older in St. Michael have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Michael
- Unemployment rate
- 27.1%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 5 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 0%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 20%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
St. Michael vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Michael | 177 | $53,750 | — | — |
| Stebbins | 596 | $48,056 | $107,500 | $1,063 |
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What is the median household income in St. Michael, AK?
The median household income in St. Michael is $53,750, 42% lower than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is St. Michael, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 5 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 27.1%; a poverty rate of 20%.
What is the median age in St. Michael?
The median age in St. Michael is 19.4 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in St. Michael?
The average commute to work in St. Michael is 5 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Michael?
The unemployment rate in St. Michael is 27.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Michael?
4.5% of adults in St. Michael 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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