The Town FilesHoonah, Alaska
City in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area · population 931 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $329,400
- Household income
- $80,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 65°
- Snow a year
- 90 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 44.6
Hoonah is a city of 931 people in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska. The median home is worth $329,400, above the typical Alaska town ($289,500). It ranks hipper than 99% of Alaska towns, quieter than 98% of Alaska towns, better for retirees than 95% of Alaska towns.
How Hoonah 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 Hoonah is worth $329,400, above the typical Alaska town ($289,500). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $80,500, which is more affordable than 24% of Alaska towns. Median rent is $1,316 a month. 64.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hoonah | Typical Alaska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $329,400 | $289,500 |
| Median rent | $1,316 | $1,146 |
| Median household income | $80,500 | $78,155 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.3× |
| Homeownership | 64.4% | 72.6% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.8% | — |
Who lives in Hoonah
| People | Hoonah | Typical Alaska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 | 37.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.0% | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 11.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.0% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.9% | 11.9% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 7.4% |
| Average commute | 7.4 min | 12.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.5% | 88.6% |
Weather in Hoonah
July highs average 64.5°F and January lows 26.7°F. About 65.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 90.0 inches of snow (typical Alaska town: 64.0 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 130 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Hoonah since 1950.
Severe weather in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area since 1996
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area has been included in 1 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4533: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area had 1,026 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,184 a year. Unemployment was 5.6% in 2023; in Hoonah itself the ACS puts it at 15.5%.
Public schools in Hoonah
1 public school with 113 students, about 8.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoonah City School | PK-12 | 113 | 8.7 |
Towns near Hoonah
- Gustavus, AK24.1 mi · 655 people · home $330,600
Hoonah questions
Is Hoonah, Alaska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hoonah scores better for retirees than 95% of Alaska towns and quieter than 98%. 24.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.6).
How much does a house cost in Hoonah?
The median owner-occupied home in Hoonah is valued at $329,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,500, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,316 a month.
What is the weather like in Hoonah?
July highs average 64.5°F and January lows 26.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 65.8 inches of precipitation a year and 90.0 inches of snow.
Does Hoonah get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Hoonah 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)