The Town FilesMill Bay, Alaska
Community in Kodiak Island Borough · population 4,216 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $463,200
- Household income
- $88,580
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 60°
- Snow a year
- 43 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 35.4
Mill Bay is a community of 4,216 people in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska. The median home is worth $463,200, above the typical Alaska town ($289,500). It ranks more vibrant than 91% of Alaska towns, more walkable than 90% of Alaska towns, better for cycling than 90% of Alaska towns.
How Mill Bay 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 Mill Bay is worth $463,200, above the typical Alaska town ($289,500). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $88,580, which is more affordable than 5% of Alaska towns. Median rent is $2,710 a month. 83.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mill Bay | Typical Alaska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $463,200 | $289,500 |
| Median rent | $2,710 | $1,146 |
| Median household income | $88,580 | $78,155 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 3.3× |
| Homeownership | 83.1% | 72.6% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mill Bay
| People | Mill Bay | Typical Alaska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.4 | 37.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 28.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.8% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 11.9% |
| Veterans | 10.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.1% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| Average commute | 11.2 min | 12.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.9% | 88.6% |
Weather in Mill Bay
July highs average 59.9°F and January lows 27.3°F. About 75.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 42.9 inches of snow (typical Alaska town: 64.0 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Mill Bay since 1950.
Severe weather in Kodiak Island Borough since 1996
Kodiak Island Borough has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, freezing, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4533: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3446: Covid-19 |
| December 18, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1865: Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Rockslides |
| December 4, 2002 | Severe Storm | DR-1445: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Coastal Erosion And Tidal Surge |
| February 17, 2000 | Severe Storm | DR-1316: Severe Winter Storms And Avalanches |
Jobs and pay in Kodiak Island Borough
Kodiak Island Borough had 5,539 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,845 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Mill Bay itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Mill Bay
- Kodiak, AK2.6 mi · 5,581 people · home $347,100
Mill Bay questions
Is Mill Bay, Alaska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mill Bay scores better for retirees than 49% of Alaska towns and quieter than 5%. 10.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.4).
How much does a house cost in Mill Bay?
The median owner-occupied home in Mill Bay is valued at $463,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,580, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $2,710 a month.
What is the weather like in Mill Bay?
July highs average 59.9°F and January lows 27.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 75.6 inches of precipitation a year and 42.9 inches of snow.
Does Mill Bay get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Mill Bay 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)