Living in Unalakleet, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Unalakleet · Census data 2020–2024
Unalakleet has 519 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $87,292 (6% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $221,400, the median rent is $1,188/month.
Unalakleet is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Unalakleet at a glance
- Population
- 519
- Median age
- 36.8State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $87,292State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $221,400State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,188/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 57.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.8%
- Average commute
- 5 min
Is Unalakleet a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 5 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 12.4%.
Cost of living in Unalakleet
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Unalakleet the median home value is $221,400, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,188 per month, which is 11.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,125 a month in housing costs.
Unalakleet median household income
The median household income in Unalakleet is $87,292 and the income per person is $35,865. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Unalakleet: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 239
- Owner-occupied
- 57.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.1%
- Vacant
- 23.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.84
Unalakleet demographics
- Population
- 519
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 183
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Unalakleet ›
Education in Unalakleet
24.8% of adults 25 and older in Unalakleet have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Unalakleet
- Unemployment rate
- 12.4%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 5 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 26.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 37.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Unalakleet vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unalakleet | 519 | $87,292 | $221,400 | $1,188 |
| Shaktoolik | 283 | $80,417 | $92,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Unalakleet, AK?
The median household income in Unalakleet is $87,292, 6% 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 Unalakleet?
The median home value in Unalakleet is $221,400, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Unalakleet?
The median gross rent in Unalakleet is $1,188 per month, about 11.8% of household income.
Is Unalakleet, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 5 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 12.4%.
What is the median age in Unalakleet?
The median age in Unalakleet is 36.8 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Unalakleet?
The average commute to work in Unalakleet is 5 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Unalakleet?
The unemployment rate in Unalakleet is 12.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Unalakleet?
24.8% of adults in Unalakleet 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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