At a Glance
Median Income
$57,917
$27,506 per capita
Home Value
$45,000
Zillow: $313,253
Median Rent
$558/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
20.2%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
30.3% smoking rate
How Tyonek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tyonek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tyonek a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tyonek residents earn a median household income of $57,917 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,506. The unemployment rate stands at 20.2% (461% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% 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 Tyonek is $45,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,253. Median rent is $558/month, with 9.0% 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 1968.
Education
7.4% of adults in Tyonek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tyonek has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population291
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,917
Per Capita$27,506
Unemployment20.2%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200
Housing
A+
Home Value$45,000
Rent$558
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$313,253
Housing Units177
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking30.3%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death8,874/100K
Climate
Avg Temp36°F
Rain18.3 in/yr
Elevation506 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Tyonek was built in 1968.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.1% 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.