Mountain Village, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

872 Population 207/sq mi density

$62,188 Median Income $15,899 per capita

$21,500 Home Value $435,931 Zillow

$1,100 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent

31°F Avg Temperature

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$62,188 median income, 12.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$21,500 home value, $1,100/mo rent

Education

1.1 / 5.0

1.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Mountain Village, AK

At a Glance

Median Income

$62,188

17% below

$15,899 per capita

Home Value

$21,500

92% below

Zillow: $435,931

Median Rent

$1,100/mo

5% below

21.7% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

1.7%

95% below

67.7% high school+

Unemployment

12.4%

244% above

32.8% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

47.2%

47% above

37.0% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

31°F

How Mountain Village Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income

83%

Home Value

Rent

95%

Poverty

265%

Bachelor's

Unemployment

344%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mountain Village a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mountain Village residents earn a median household income of $62,188 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,899. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mountain Village is $21,500 , 92% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 21.7% 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 1985.

Education

1.7% of adults in Mountain Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below the national average). 67.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mountain Village has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population872

Median Age21.2 yrs

Density207/mi²

Male / Female54% / 46%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans8.2%

Economy

Median Income$62,188

Per Capita$15,899

Unemployment12.4%

Poverty32.8%

County GDP$181M

Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+

Home Value$21,500

Rent$1,100

Ownership71.0%

Zillow$435,931

Housing Units237

Rent Burden21.7%

Health

Obesity47.2%

Diabetes18.2%

Smoking37.0%

Heart Disease9.9%

Premature Death24,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F

Rain19.7 in/yr

Elevation153 ft

Education

Bachelor's+1.7%

High School+67.7%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%

Commute6 min

Broadband79.0%

Did You Know?

The median home in Mountain Village was built in 1985.

The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (453 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.

12.9% of the population has a disability.

91 declared natural disasters on record.