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Hoonah, Alaska, in Skagway Hoonah Angoon county, is 538 miles SE of Anchorage, Alaska. As of the year 2000 census, 860 people lived in Hoonah.
In Hoonah, about 52% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here.
The city is noted for its large share of males.
In 2000, Hoonah had a median family income of $45,125.
Hoonah residents donated more money ($125) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 64% of living spaces in Hoonah are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Hoonah offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.
In Hoonah, 54% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Hoonah is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.
Hoonah strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Hoonah to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):
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