Port Alexander, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
26 Population 7/sq mi density
$37,917 Median Income $21,281 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $472,854 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$37,917 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Alexander, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,917
50% below
$21,281 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $472,854
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Port Alexander Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
40%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Alexander a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Alexander residents earn a median household income of $37,917 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,281. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Alexander is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,854. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

0.0% of adults in Port Alexander hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Alexander has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 162.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population26
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,917
Per Capita$21,281
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$294M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$472,854
Housing Units81
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death14,378/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain162.0 in/yr
Elevation79 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband53.8%
Internet Speed14 Mbps
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Port Alexander was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Ketchikan International (130 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.