Gustavus, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Hoonah-Angoon Census Area County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
610 Population 17/sq mi density
$64,167 Median Income $39,086 per capita
$276,500 Home Value $325,402 Zillow
$1,106 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,167 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$276,500 home value, $1,106/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Gustavus, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,167
15% below
$39,086 per capita
Home Value
$276,500
2% below
Zillow: $325,402
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
5% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
6% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
175% above
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Gustavus Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gustavus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
98%
Rent
95%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
94%
Unemployment
275%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gustavus a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gustavus residents earn a median household income of $64,167 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,086. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 146 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gustavus is $276,500 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,402. Median rent is $1,106/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Education

31.8% of adults in Gustavus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gustavus has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population610
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans15.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,167
Per Capita$39,086
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$144M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A
Home Value$276,500
Rent$1,106
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$325,402
Housing Units503
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,452/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain58.7 in/yr
Elevation42 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute20 min
Broadband71.8%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Gustavus was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Juneau International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.