Median Income
$51,875
31% lower than US avg
Home Value
$105,300
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
3.2%
91% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% higher than US avg
Unemployment
14.4%
300% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
36.0%
190% higher than US avg
How Savoonga Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population766
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 5%
Economy
D
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$18,839
Unemployment14.4%
Poverty36.0%
Commute5 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity43.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.8%
Heart Disease9.8%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation137 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+74.5%
School Score4.86
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Is Savoonga a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Savoonga receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Savoonga has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Savoonga is $51,875, 31% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 36.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 5 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Savoonga is $105,300, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Savoonga has a population of 766 with a density of 130 people per square mile. The median age is 24.5 years, 37% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (94.9%), with 5.1% White.
Population
24.5yrs
Median Age
37% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 35.1% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Spanish | 64.9% |
| 384% above US avg |
The median household income in Savoonga is $51,875, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 36.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 5 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $51,875 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $18,839 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.4% |
| 300% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 36.0% |
| 190% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 5.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.6% |
The median home value in Savoonga is $105,300, 63% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $105,300 |
| 63% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Savoonga, 43.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.8% report depression. 36.6% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Savoonga vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 43.2% |
| 35% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 17.4% |
| Heart Disease | 9.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.4% |
| Asthma | 13.7% |
| COPD | 11.8% |
| Stroke | 6.1% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.6% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 22.2% |
| Physical Distress | 21.5% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 82.1% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 65.1% |
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Savoonga vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 137 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.6797°N, 170.4833°W |