Haines, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Haines Borough County
Haines, AK
At a Glance
How Haines Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Haines's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Haines a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Haines residents earn a median household income of $72,250 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,787. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 166 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Haines is $321,000 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,808. Median rent is $914/month, with 27.0% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Haines reports 288 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 384/100K.
Education
37.7% of adults in Haines hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Haines has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches.