Living in Upper Kalskag, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Kalskag · Census data 2020–2024
Upper Kalskag has 239 residents with a median age of 22.6. The median household income is $47,917 (48% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $241,700, the median rent is $685/month.
Upper Kalskag is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Upper Kalskag at a glance
- Population
- 239
- Median age
- 22.6State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $47,917State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $241,700State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $685/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.5%
- Average commute
- 8 min
Is Upper Kalskag a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 8 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 27%; a poverty rate of 26.4%.
Cost of living in Upper Kalskag
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Kalskag the median home value is $241,700, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $685 per month, which is 14.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $586 a month in housing costs.
Upper Kalskag median household income
The median household income in Upper Kalskag is $47,917 and the income per person is $15,686. 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Upper Kalskag: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 82
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 32.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 4.35
32.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Upper Kalskag has many vacation and second homes.
Upper Kalskag demographics
- Population
- 239
- Median age
- 22.6
- Under 18
- 42.3%
- 65 and older
- 6.7%
- Households
- 55
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Kalskag ›
Education in Upper Kalskag
5.5% of adults 25 and older in Upper Kalskag have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper Kalskag
- Unemployment rate
- 27%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 8 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 16.9%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 15.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Upper Kalskag vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Kalskag | 239 | $47,917 | $241,700 | $685 |
| Lower Kalskag | 239 | $30,500 | $300,000 | $700 |
| Aniak | 585 | $93,542 | $265,600 | $1,313 |
| Tuluksak | 118 | $67,813 | — | $505 |
| Russian Mission | 314 | $42,857 | $95,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Upper Kalskag, AK?
The median household income in Upper Kalskag is $47,917, 48% 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 Upper Kalskag?
The median home value in Upper Kalskag is $241,700, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Upper Kalskag?
The median gross rent in Upper Kalskag is $685 per month, about 14.7% of household income.
Is Upper Kalskag, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 8 minutes. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 27%; a poverty rate of 26.4%.
What is the median age in Upper Kalskag?
The median age in Upper Kalskag is 22.6 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Upper Kalskag?
The average commute to work in Upper Kalskag is 8 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper Kalskag?
The unemployment rate in Upper Kalskag is 27% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper Kalskag?
5.5% of adults in Upper Kalskag 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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