Unalakleet, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
800 Population 281/sq mi density
$86,250 Median Income $42,786 per capita
$163,800 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$1,180 Median Rent 11.9% income on rent
28°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,800 home value, $1,180/mo rent
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Unalakleet, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,250
15% above
$42,786 per capita
Home Value
$163,800
42% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$1,180/mo
1% above
11.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.9%
30% above
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
35.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
28°F

How Unalakleet Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
115%
Home Value
58%
Rent
101%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
130%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Unalakleet 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

Unalakleet residents earn a median household income of $86,250 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,786. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% 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 Unalakleet is $163,800 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $1,180/month, with 11.9% 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 1982.

Education

43.9% of adults in Unalakleet hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% above the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Unalakleet has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population800
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density281/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$86,250
Per Capita$42,786
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,800
Rent$1,180
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units201
Rent Burden11.9%

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking35.3%
Heart Disease9.1%
Premature Death24,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp28°F
Rain21.5 in/yr
Elevation11 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+43.9%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+41.4%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute3 min
Broadband83.2%

Did You Know?

The median home in Unalakleet was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (391 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.