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Cost of Living in Tenakee Springs, AK

Population: 172 | Alaska

102
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Tenakee Springs is 2% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
101
Home Values
105
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Tenakee Springs, AK: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 102, Tenakee Springs, AK is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 2% more expensive than the national average and 12% above the Alaska state average of 90. Tenakee Springs is a small community of 172 residents.

The median household income in Tenakee Springs is $54,375, which is 28% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Tenakee Springs. The area sees an average annual temperature of 42.1°F, with summers averaging 56°F and winters around 30°F. Annual rainfall totals 67 inches spread over roughly 230 days.

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
$54,375
vs US Median ($75,149)
-28%

Housing

Median Home Value
$307,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$325/mo

Climate in Tenakee Springs

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

42.1°F
Avg Temperature
67"
Rainfall / Year
230d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 33 36 39 49 58 62 64 63 56 47 38 35
Avg °F 29 30 33 41 49 55 57 56 50 42 34 30
Low °F 24 25 27 33 40 47 50 49 44 37 29 26
Rain" 6.0 4.3 3.7 3.5 3.5 3.8 5.1 6.4 9.2 8.4 6.5 6.5

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