The Town FilesCraig, Alaska
City in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area · population 1,036 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $289,500
- Household income
- $67,778
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 60°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 45.5
Craig is a city of 1,036 people in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. The median home is worth $289,500, close to the typical Alaska town ($289,500). It ranks more seaside character than 83% of Alaska towns, quieter than 72% of Alaska towns, hipper than 72% of Alaska towns.
How Craig ranks
Percentile among Alaska towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alaska towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Craig is worth $289,500, close to the typical Alaska town ($289,500). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $67,778, which is more affordable than 20% of Alaska towns. Median rent is $1,137 a month. 69.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Craig | Typical Alaska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $289,500 | $289,500 |
| Median rent | $1,137 | $1,146 |
| Median household income | $67,778 | $78,155 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 3.3× |
| Homeownership | 69.9% | 72.6% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.3% | — |
Who lives in Craig
| People | Craig | Typical Alaska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5 | 37.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.2% | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.7% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 11.9% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.6% | 7.4% |
| Average commute | 12.2 min | 12.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.6% | 88.6% |
Weather in Craig
July highs average 59.7°F and January lows 33.0°F. About 99.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Craig since 1950.
Severe weather in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area since 1996
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has been included in 2 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for biological, mud/landslide.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2024 | Mud/Landslide | DR-4767: Severe Storm, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4533: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area had 2,111 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,711 a year. Unemployment was 6.7% in 2023; in Craig itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Craig
4 public schools with 696 students, about 27.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACE Correspondence | K-12 | 469 | 93.8 |
| Craig Elementary | PK-5 | 94 | 10.4 |
| Craig High School | 9-12 | 75 | 10.7 |
| Craig Middle School | 6-8 | 58 | 14.5 |
Towns near Craig
- Klawock, AK4.8 mi · 720 people · home $263,100
Craig questions
Is Craig, Alaska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Craig scores better for retirees than 71% of Alaska towns and quieter than 72%. 20.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.5).
How much does a house cost in Craig?
The median owner-occupied home in Craig is valued at $289,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,778, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,137 a month.
What is the weather like in Craig?
July highs average 59.7°F and January lows 33.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 99.9 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Craig get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Craig in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)