Below Average CostVery SafeBering Strait School District
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Brevig Mission is a small town of 625 in Alaska, with a median household income of $58,438
and a 20.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brevig Mission stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brevig Mission is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brevig Mission city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.3
Brevig Mission's overall cost of living index is 90.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brevig Mission costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brevig Mission, AK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$83,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$625
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,438
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Brevig Mission's violent crime rate is 299.9 per 100,000 residents
— 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
299.9 /100k
Property Crime
259.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brevig Mission is served primarily by Bering Strait School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brevig Mission, AK
National Avg
School District
Bering Strait School District
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brevig Mission sees average highs of 13.2°F in January
and 57.7°F in July,
with 17.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 80.8 inches of snow per year.
Brevig Mission's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brevig Mission roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $83,400 and median rent is $625/month.
Brevig Mission's violent crime rate is 299.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 259.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brevig Mission are operated by Bering Strait School District.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 4.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brevig Mission, AK has a population of 625, a median household income of $58,438, and an unemployment rate of 20.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Brevig Mission averages 13.2°F in January and 57.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.2 inches
with about 80.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brevig Mission, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99785.
The population of Brevig Mission, Alaska is 625 with a median age of 22.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brevig Mission: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $83,400, median household income $58,438, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brevig Mission side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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