Living in Teller, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Teller · Census data 2020–2024
Teller has 255 residents with a median age of 31.3. The median household income is $54,375 (41% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $38,100, the median rent is $1,063/month.
Teller is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Teller at a glance
- Population
- 255
- Median age
- 31.3State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $54,375State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $38,100State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,063/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 54.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.7%
- Average commute
- 6 min
Is Teller a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 89% lower than the state median; an average commute of 6 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 12.9%; a poverty rate of 33.3%.
Cost of living in Teller
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Teller the median home value is $38,100, 89% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Teller median household income
The median household income in Teller is $54,375 and the income per person is $25,060. 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Teller: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 102
- Owner-occupied
- 54.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.9%
- Vacant
- 16.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.00
Teller demographics
- Population
- 255
- Median age
- 31.3
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 85
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Teller ›
Education in Teller
5.7% of adults 25 and older in Teller have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Teller
- Unemployment rate
- 12.9%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 6 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 9.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 67%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.1%
Teller vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teller | 255 | $54,375 | $38,100 | $1,063 |
| Brevig Mission | 718 | $63,088 | $92,900 | $663 |
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What is the median household income in Teller, AK?
The median household income in Teller is $54,375, 41% 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 Teller?
The median home value in Teller is $38,100, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Teller?
The median gross rent in Teller is $1,063 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Teller, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 89% lower than the state median; an average commute of 6 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 12.9%; a poverty rate of 33.3%.
What is the median age in Teller?
The median age in Teller is 31.3 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Teller?
The average commute to work in Teller is 6 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Teller?
The unemployment rate in Teller is 12.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Teller?
5.7% of adults in Teller 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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