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Chevak, AK


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Chevak, Alaska

Chevak, Alaska, in Wade Hampton county, is 490 miles W of Anchorage, Alaska. The city is home to some 765 residents.

The People and Families of Chevak

In Chevak, about 37% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Chevak tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city. Chevak somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chevak had a median family income of $27,375.

Chevak Housing

According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Chevak was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Chevak, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city. In Chevak you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Chevak, 2% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Chevak strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyChevak Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Chevak Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%Chevak Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Chevak, AK

Comparing Chevak to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population106
Well-Paid Single Men12
Racial Diversity12
Female Share of the Population15
Senior Citizens12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Affordability of Property Taxes79
People Living Alone23
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