Living in Whale Pass, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whale Pass · Census data 2020–2024
Whale Pass has 54 residents with a median age of 67.8. The median household income is $34,821 (62% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $239,300.
Whale Pass is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Whale Pass at a glance
- Population
- 54
- Median age
- 67.8State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $34,821State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $239,300State: $352,900
- Homeowners
- 85.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.5%
Is Whale Pass a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 62% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 15.8%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Whale Pass
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whale Pass the median home value is $239,300, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Whale Pass median household income
The median household income in Whale Pass is $34,821 and the income per person is $20,209. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Whale Pass: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 83
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.8%
- Vacant
- 67.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.00
67.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Whale Pass has many vacation and second homes.
Whale Pass demographics
- Population
- 54
- Median age
- 67.8
- Under 18
- 9.3%
- 65 and older
- 55.6%
- Households
- 27
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 16.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whale Pass ›
Education in Whale Pass
24.5% of adults 25 and older in Whale Pass have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whale Pass
- Unemployment rate
- 15.8%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 19 min
- Work from home
- 62.5%
- Drive alone
- 18.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.1%
Whale Pass vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale Pass | 54 | $34,821 | $239,300 | — |
| Coffman Cove | 269 | $62,917 | $250,000 | $1,479 |
| Thorne Bay | 519 | $61,250 | $270,000 | $950 |
| Klawock | 749 | $57,344 | $263,100 | $1,005 |
| Petersburg | 3,227 | $71,369 | $308,400 | $1,082 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Whale Pass: FAQ
What is the median household income in Whale Pass, AK?
The median household income in Whale Pass is $34,821, 62% 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 Whale Pass?
The median home value in Whale Pass is $239,300, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
Is Whale Pass, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 62% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 15.8%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
What is the median age in Whale Pass?
The median age in Whale Pass is 67.8 years (Alaska: 35.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Whale Pass?
The unemployment rate in Whale Pass is 15.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whale Pass?
24.5% of adults in Whale Pass 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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