Living in Tenakee Springs, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tenakee Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Tenakee Springs has 163 residents with a median age of 65.4. The median household income is $54,375 (41% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $258,300, the median rent is $513/month.
Tenakee Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tenakee Springs at a glance
- Population
- 163
- Median age
- 65.4State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $54,375State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $258,300State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $513/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 91.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.4%
- Average commute
- 7 min
Is Tenakee Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 7 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 20.9%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Tenakee Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tenakee Springs the median home value is $258,300, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $513 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Tenakee Springs median household income
The median household income in Tenakee Springs is $54,375 and the income per person is $47,099. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Tenakee Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 231
- Owner-occupied
- 91.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.6%
- Vacant
- 59.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 1.75
59.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Tenakee Springs has many vacation and second homes.
Tenakee Springs demographics
- Population
- 163
- Median age
- 65.4
- Under 18
- 9.8%
- 65 and older
- 55.8%
- Households
- 93
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tenakee Springs ›
Education in Tenakee Springs
37.4% of adults 25 and older in Tenakee Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tenakee Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 20.9%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 7 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 4.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 44.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 62.4%
Tenakee Springs vs nearby towns
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Weather and climate ›Living in Tenakee Springs: FAQ
What is the median household income in Tenakee Springs, AK?
The median household income in Tenakee Springs 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 Tenakee Springs?
The median home value in Tenakee Springs is $258,300, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Tenakee Springs?
The median gross rent in Tenakee Springs is $513 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Tenakee Springs, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 7 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 20.9%.
What is the median age in Tenakee Springs?
The median age in Tenakee Springs is 65.4 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Tenakee Springs?
The average commute to work in Tenakee Springs is 7 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tenakee Springs?
The unemployment rate in Tenakee Springs is 20.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tenakee Springs?
37.4% of adults in Tenakee Springs 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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