Best Places to Live in Gakona, Alaska

Gakona, Alaska is a small rural community with a population of just over 100 people. The area is surrounded by beautiful mountains and wildlife, making it the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Residents enjoy long summer days, where they can spend time fishing, hiking, biking and camping in this picturesque setting. In the winter months, skiing or snowmobiling are popular activities for locals. Gakona is an ideal destination for those looking for peace and tranquility- away from it all! Despite its size, Gakona has all the amenities needed to live comfortably - including a local grocery store, post office, library and recreation center. There’s also plenty of outdoor activities to choose from that will help avoid cabin fever during longer winter nights. All in all, living in Gakona can be an incredible experience that offers both serenity and adventure.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Gakona is 10.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Gakona jobs have increased by 0.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Gakona's cost of living is 17.3% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Gakona's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Gakona, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Valdez-Cordova Borough remained strongly Republican, 53.1% to 41.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Gakona's population is 140 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 40.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 0.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Gakona is Real Estate: $705,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 7.0%.

SCHOOLS

Gakona public schools spend $20,787 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.2 students per teacher in Gakona. More Education

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Housing Market in Gakona

It's a good time to buy in Gakona. Home Appreciation is up 7.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Gakona is $705,100.

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