Living in Unalaska, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Unalaska · Census data 2020–2024
Unalaska has 4,556 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $131,964 (42% higher than the Alaska median), the median home value is $462,400, the median rent is $2,034/month.
Unalaska at a glance
- Population
- 4,556
- Median age
- 40.4State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $131,964State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $462,400State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $2,034/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 30.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.9%
- Average commute
- 6 min
Is Unalaska a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 42% higher than the Alaska median; an average commute of 6 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Unalaska
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Unalaska the median home value is $462,400, 39% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,034 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,344 a month in housing costs.
Unalaska median household income
The median household income in Unalaska is $131,964 and the income per person is $57,609. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Unalaska: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,001
- Owner-occupied
- 30.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 69.8%
- Vacant
- 16.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 3.46
Unalaska demographics
- Population
- 4,556
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 8.8%
- 65 and older
- 5.1%
- Households
- 839
- Foreign-born
- 49.3%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Unalaska ›
Education in Unalaska
17.9% of adults 25 and older in Unalaska have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Unalaska
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 6 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 43.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 36.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Unalaska vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unalaska | 4,556 | $131,964 | $462,400 | $2,034 |
| Akutan | 694 | $35,833 | $93,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Unalaska, AK?
The median household income in Unalaska is $131,964, 42% 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 Unalaska?
The median home value in Unalaska is $462,400, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Unalaska?
The median gross rent in Unalaska is $2,034 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is Unalaska, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 42% higher than the Alaska median; an average commute of 6 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Unalaska?
The median age in Unalaska is 40.4 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Unalaska?
The average commute to work in Unalaska is 6 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Unalaska?
The unemployment rate in Unalaska is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Unalaska?
17.9% of adults in Unalaska 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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