Living in Wrangell, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wrangell · Census data 2020–2024
Wrangell has 2,088 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $63,750 (31% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $296,400, the median rent is $993/month.
Wrangell at a glance
- Population
- 2,088
- Median age
- 48.1State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $63,750State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $296,400State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $993/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 59.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
- Average commute
- 9 min
Is Wrangell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 9 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Alaska median; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Wrangell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wrangell the median home value is $296,400, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $993 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,598 a month in housing costs.
Wrangell median household income
The median household income in Wrangell is $63,750 and the income per person is $39,937. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Wrangell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,303
- Owner-occupied
- 59.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.9%
- Vacant
- 25.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.08
Wrangell demographics
- Population
- 2,088
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 976
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wrangell ›
Education in Wrangell
21.4% of adults 25 and older in Wrangell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wrangell
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 9 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 56.3%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 14.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Wrangell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangell | 2,088 | $63,750 | $296,400 | $993 |
| Coffman Cove | 269 | $62,917 | $250,000 | $1,479 |
| Thorne Bay | 519 | $61,250 | $270,000 | $950 |
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What is the median household income in Wrangell, AK?
The median household income in Wrangell is $63,750, 31% 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 Wrangell?
The median home value in Wrangell is $296,400, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Wrangell?
The median gross rent in Wrangell is $993 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Wrangell, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 9 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Alaska median; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Wrangell?
The median age in Wrangell is 48.1 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Wrangell?
The average commute to work in Wrangell is 9 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wrangell?
The unemployment rate in Wrangell is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wrangell?
21.4% of adults in Wrangell 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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