Living in Tazlina, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tazlina · Census data 2020–2024
Tazlina has 365 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $100,208 (8% higher than the Alaska median), the median home value is $313,000, the median rent is $1,338/month.
Tazlina is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tazlina at a glance
- Population
- 365
- Median age
- 43.5State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $100,208State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $313,000State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,338/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Tazlina a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Alaska median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 10.7%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Tazlina
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tazlina the median home value is $313,000, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,338 per month, which is 14.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,841 a month in housing costs.
Tazlina median household income
The median household income in Tazlina is $100,208 and the income per person is $42,415. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Tazlina: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 208
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 21.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.24
Tazlina demographics
- Population
- 365
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 163
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 14.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tazlina ›
Education in Tazlina
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Tazlina have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tazlina
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Tazlina vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tazlina | 365 | $100,208 | $313,000 | $1,338 |
| Copper Center | 346 | $59,750 | $217,900 | $925 |
| Glennallen | 450 | $89,609 | $226,800 | $1,308 |
| Willow Creek | 144 | $79,519 | $448,400 | — |
| Gakona | 181 | $96,250 | $350,000 | $795 |
| Kenny Lake | 289 | $76,161 | $252,800 | — |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Tazlina: FAQ
What is the median household income in Tazlina, AK?
The median household income in Tazlina is $100,208, 8% higher 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 Tazlina?
The median home value in Tazlina is $313,000, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Tazlina?
The median gross rent in Tazlina is $1,338 per month, about 14.6% of household income.
Is Tazlina, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Alaska median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 10.7%.
What is the median age in Tazlina?
The median age in Tazlina is 43.5 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Tazlina?
The average commute to work in Tazlina is 19 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tazlina?
The unemployment rate in Tazlina is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tazlina?
15.3% of adults in Tazlina 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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