Alaska
Haines is a small town in Alaska with a population of 1,781. Residents earn $72,250 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Haines receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Haines offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Haines is $72,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Haines is $321,000, 14% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Haines is below the national average at 154 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,654 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Haines has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches, including 163.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
| English Only | 93.9% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.1% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,250 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,787 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $995 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,145 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 166 |
| County GDP | $150M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,867 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.89% |
| Commute Time | 15.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |
| Census Median | $321,000 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $325,402 |
| Census Median Rent | $914 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $945 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,033 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,321 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,771 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,088 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,867 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.89% |
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,535/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Total Violent | 153.9/100K |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 153.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,654.5/100K |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 461.7/100K |
| Theft | 961.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 230.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 40.8°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 63.1 inches |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 163.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,479 ft (451 m) |
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.2604°N, 135.4722°W |
| County FIPS | 02100 |
Winner: Republican by 11.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.7% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.13 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 15.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |