Cost of Living in Pelican, AK
Population: 45 | Alaska
Pelican is 9% less expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Pelican, AK: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 91, Pelican, AK is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 9% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Alaska state average. Pelican is a small community of 45 residents.
The median household income in Pelican is $38,750, which is 48% 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 Pelican. The area sees an average annual temperature of 40.1°F, with summers averaging 54°F and winters around 28°F. Annual rainfall totals 62.3 inches spread over roughly 227 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
- $38,750
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -48%
Housing
- Median Home Value
- $171,400
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,089/mo
Climate in Pelican
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 32 | 36 | 40 | 49 | 57 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 57 | 47 | 38 | 34 |
| Avg °F | 26 | 28 | 31 | 39 | 46 | 52 | 55 | 54 | 48 | 40 | 32 | 29 |
| Low °F | 21 | 21 | 23 | 29 | 35 | 42 | 47 | 46 | 40 | 33 | 26 | 24 |
| Rain" | 5.9 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 4.4 | 5.4 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 6.8 | 7.3 |