What are the schools like in Grayling, AK?

Grayling is served primarily by Iditarod Area School District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Grayling?

The median household income in Grayling, AK is $36,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 31.5%.

What is the weather like in Grayling, AK?

Weather data for Grayling is based on NOAA 30-year climate normals from the nearest reporting station.

Grayling, AK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Grayling, AK affordable or expensive?

Grayling's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Grayling is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,800 and the median rent is $667 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Grayling, AK?

Crime rate data for Grayling is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Grayling, AK a Good Place to Live?

Grayling is a small town of 210 in Alaska, with a median household income of $36,250 and a 31.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Grayling stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Grayling is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Grayling 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: 91.5

Grayling's overall cost of living index is 91.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Grayling costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Grayling, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$667	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$36,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Grayling is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Grayling is served primarily by Iditarod Area School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Grayling, AK	National Avg
School District	Iditarod Area School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	65.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Climate data is sourced from NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020) from the nearest weather station.

Metric	Grayling, AK
Average High — January	N/A
Average High — July	N/A
Annual Precipitation	N/A
Annual Snowfall	N/A

Demographics

Metric	Grayling, AK	National Avg
Population	210	—
Median Age	31.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	31.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	4.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.9%	22.2%
65 and over	10.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Grayling

Grayling, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99590

Grayling vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayling, AK affordable or expensive?

Grayling's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Grayling roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,800 and median rent is $667/month.

What is the crime rate in Grayling, AK?

Crime data for Grayling is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Grayling?

Public schools in Grayling are operated by Iditarod Area School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 4.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Grayling, AK a good place to live?

Grayling, AK has a population of 210, a median household income of $36,250, and an unemployment rate of 31.5%. 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.

What is the weather like in Grayling?

Climate data for Grayling is based on NOAA 30-year normals from the nearest weather station.

What ZIP codes are in Grayling?

Grayling, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99590.

What is the population of Grayling?

The population of Grayling, Alaska is 210 with a median age of 31.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Grayling?

Key numbers for living in Grayling: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $95,800, median household income $36,250, schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grayling side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.