Best Places to Live in Shaktoolik, Alaska

Living in Shaktoolik, AK is an experience like no other. Located on the Norton Sound of the Bering Sea, this remote Alaskan village is home to about 250 people and serves as a popular hub for subsistence hunting and fishing for the local Inupiaq people. The climate is extreme with temperatures ranging from -50°F to 70°F, and storms are frequent during the long and dark winter months. Summers are relatively mild and offer beautiful views of the tundra stretching out over the horizon. Despite its remote location, Shaktoolik offers amenities such as grocery stores, gas stations, schools, churches, parks and recreational facilities making it a desirable place to live and raise a family.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Shaktoolik is 9.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Shaktoolik jobs have decreased by 0.5%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Shaktoolik's cost of living is 2.7% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Shaktoolik's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Nome Borough remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 60.4% to 32.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Shaktoolik's population is 330 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 3.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 7.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Shaktoolik is Real Estate: $134,800. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 1.6%.

SCHOOLS

Shaktoolik public schools spend $42,825 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 10.8 students per teacher in Shaktoolik. More Education

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Housing Market in Shaktoolik

It's a good time to buy in Shaktoolik. Home Appreciation is up 1.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Shaktoolik is $134,800.

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