St. Mary's, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
788 Population 18/sq mi density
$45,000 Median Income $21,238 per capita
$103,400 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$1,500 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 20.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,400 home value, $1,500/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Mary's, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,000
40% below
$21,238 per capita
Home Value
$103,400
63% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$1,500/mo
29% above
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
74% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
20.2%
461% above
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.0%
46% above
37.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
31°F

How St. Mary's Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
37%
Rent
129%
Poverty
175%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
561%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Mary's a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. Mary's residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,238. The unemployment rate stands at 20.2% (461% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% 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 St. Mary's is $103,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $1,500/month, with 35.0% 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 1985.

Education

8.8% of adults in St. Mary's hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

St. Mary's 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

Population788
Median Age26.2 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$21,238
Unemployment20.2%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,400
Rent$1,500
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units309
Rent Burden35.0%

Health

Obesity47.0%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking37.0%
Heart Disease9.9%
Premature Death24,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation486 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+0.2%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute5 min
Broadband82.8%

Did You Know?

The median home in St. Mary's was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (439 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.