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AK area data

Skagway, AK

Skagway, AK.

Population: 1,244 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
383.3 (+3.0% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
102.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
avalanche, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
42.5°F
Average high
48.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
28.2 in
Annual snowfall
50.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (11 mi)
Nearest airport
Skagway Airport (SGY) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Haines Airport (HNS) (16 mi)
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Median annual property tax
$1,634
Mean commute to work
5 min
Households with broadband internet
67.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
570
Average weekly wage
$857
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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