What are the schools like in Old Harbor, AK?

Old Harbor is served primarily by Kodiak Island Borough School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.

What is the median household income in Old Harbor?

The median household income in Old Harbor, AK is $40,156 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 28.2%.

What is the weather like in Old Harbor, AK?

Old Harbor has an average high temperature of 36.1°F in January and 61.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 70.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Old Harbor, AK affordable or expensive?

Old Harbor's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Old Harbor is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $122,900 and the median rent is $888 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Old Harbor, AK?

Old Harbor has a violent crime rate of 107.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 407.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Old Harbor, AK a Good Place to Live?

Old Harbor is a small town of 155 in Alaska, with a median household income of $40,156 and a 28.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Old Harbor 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 Old Harbor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Old Harbor 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: 95.0

Old Harbor's overall cost of living index is 95.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Old Harbor costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Old Harbor, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$122,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$888	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,156	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Old Harbor's violent crime rate is 107.7 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

107.7 /100k

Property Crime

407.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Old Harbor is served primarily by Kodiak Island Borough School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Old Harbor, AK	National Avg
School District	Kodiak Island Borough School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Old Harbor sees average highs of 36.1°F in January and 61.8°F in July, with 78.3 inches of annual precipitation and 70.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Old Harbor, AK
Average High — January	36.1°F
Average High — July	61.8°F
Annual Precipitation	78.3"
Annual Snowfall	70.3"

Demographics

Metric	Old Harbor, AK	National Avg
Population	155	—
Median Age	32.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	28.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	4.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	18.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.2%	22.2%
65 and over	9.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Larsen Bay, AK 33 mi Akhiok, AK 38 mi Womens Bay, AK 40 mi Chiniak, AK 46 mi Karluk, AK 46 mi

ZIP Codes in Old Harbor

Old Harbor, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99643

Old Harbor vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Harbor, AK affordable or expensive?

Old Harbor's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Old Harbor roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $122,900 and median rent is $888/month.

What is the crime rate in Old Harbor, AK?

Old Harbor's violent crime rate is 107.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 407.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Old Harbor?

Public schools in Old Harbor are operated by Kodiak Island Borough School District. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 7.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Old Harbor, AK a good place to live?

Old Harbor, AK has a population of 155, a median household income of $40,156, and an unemployment rate of 28.2%. 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 Old Harbor?

Old Harbor averages 36.1°F in January and 61.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 78.3 inches with about 70.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Old Harbor?

Old Harbor, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99643.

What is the population of Old Harbor?

The population of Old Harbor, Alaska is 155 with a median age of 32.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Old Harbor?

Key numbers for living in Old Harbor: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $122,900, median household income $40,156, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Old Harbor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.