At a Glance
Median Income
$84,750
$45,263 per capita
Home Value
$195,000
Zillow: $273,398
Median Rent
$625/mo
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
21.7% smoking rate
How Seldovia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seldovia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Seldovia a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Seldovia residents earn a median household income of $84,750 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,263. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,368 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seldovia is $195,000 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,398. Median rent is $625/month, with 13.8% 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 1980.
Education
27.0% of adults in Seldovia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seldovia has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population174
Median Age62.4 yrs
Density446/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,750
Per Capita$45,263
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,000
Rent$625
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$273,398
Housing Units189
Rent Burden13.8%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death8,874/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation17 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Seldovia was founded in 1945.
The median home in Seldovia was built in 1980.
21.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (133 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.