Cost of Living in Newhalen, AK
Population: 100 | Alaska
Newhalen is 7% less expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Newhalen, AK: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 93, Newhalen, AK is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 7% cheaper than the national average and 3% above the Alaska state average of 90. Newhalen is a small community of 100 residents.
The median household income in Newhalen is $56,250, which is 25% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.
Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Newhalen. The area sees an average annual temperature of 37.7°F, with summers averaging 56°F and winters around 21°F. Annual rainfall totals 25 inches spread over roughly 132 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.
Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.
Income
- Median Household Income
- $56,250
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -25%
Housing
- Median Home Value
- $203,100
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $435/mo
Climate in Newhalen
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 25 | 30 | 32 | 43 | 55 | 62 | 65 | 64 | 56 | 45 | 33 | 28 |
| Avg °F | 18 | 23 | 24 | 36 | 46 | 54 | 58 | 57 | 50 | 38 | 27 | 22 |
| Low °F | 12 | 16 | 16 | 29 | 38 | 45 | 51 | 50 | 43 | 32 | 21 | 15 |
| Rain" | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 1.5 |