Haines Borough, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,077 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,607 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$318,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$572 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$875 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Alaska
6
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 32 24
Feb 4 23 27
Mar 4 19 32
Apr 2 4 39
May 2 0 48
Jun 2 0 54
Jul 2 0 57
Aug 4 0 56
Sep 7 0 49
Oct 9 3 41
Nov 6 20 30
Dec 7 25 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 41% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (42%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District B, AK State House District 3, AK
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Schools

Haines Elementary
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Haines Home School
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Haines High School
10 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Klukwan School
24 miles, N • 3.2 star

Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
60 miles, S • 1.9 star
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
489 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
509 miles, NW • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Bartlett Regional Hospital
66 miles, S • 4.1 star

Airports

Gustavus Airport
47 miles, SW • 1 star
Juneau International Airport
63 miles, S • 1.4 star
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
142 miles, S • 1 star
Yakutat Airport
147 miles, NW • 1 star