Skagway, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
1,212 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$85,893 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
6 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$415,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$598 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,067 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Skagway Municipality
2
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

Skagway Municipality
3
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 32 24
Feb 5 23 27
Mar 5 19 32
Apr 3 4 39
May 3 0 48
Jun 2 0 54
Jul 3 0 57
Aug 5 0 56
Sep 8 0 49
Oct 10 3 41
Nov 7 20 30
Dec 8 25 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Skagway School
1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Haines Elementary
17 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Haines Home School
17 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Haines High School
17 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
78 miles, S • 1.9 star
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
494 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
510 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Bartlett Regional Hospital
84 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Gustavus Airport
73 miles, SW • 1 star
Juneau International Airport
81 miles, S • 1.4 star
Yakutat Airport
154 miles, NW • 1 star
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
167 miles, SW • 1 star
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