What are the schools like in Tyonek, AK?

Tyonek is served primarily by Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.

What is the median household income in Tyonek?

The median household income in Tyonek, AK is $42,159 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 20.3%.

What is the weather like in Tyonek, AK?

Tyonek has an average high temperature of 22.2°F in January and 63.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 77.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Tyonek, AK affordable or expensive?

Tyonek's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tyonek is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $46,400 and the median rent is $600 per month.

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

Tyonek has a violent crime rate of 71.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 427.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tyonek, AK a Good Place to Live?

Tyonek is a small town of 270 in Alaska, with a median household income of $42,159 and a 20.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

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

All Tyonek 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: 87.1

Tyonek's overall cost of living index is 87.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tyonek costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tyonek, AK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$46,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$600	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,159	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tyonek's violent crime rate is 71.5 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

71.5 /100k

Property Crime

427.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Tyonek is served primarily by Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tyonek, AK	National Avg
School District	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	3.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tyonek sees average highs of 22.2°F in January and 63.1°F in July, with 18.3 inches of annual precipitation and 77.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tyonek, AK
Average High — January	22.2°F
Average High — July	63.1°F
Annual Precipitation	18.3"
Annual Snowfall	77.9"

Demographics

Metric	Tyonek, AK	National Avg
Population	270	—
Median Age	34.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	20.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	5.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.8%	22.2%
65 and over	3.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Beluga, AK 8 mi Point Possession, AK 25 mi Nikiski, AK 26 mi Salamatof, AK 34 mi Kenai, AK 37 mi

ZIP Codes in Tyonek

Tyonek, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99635

Tyonek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tyonek, AK affordable or expensive?

Tyonek's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tyonek roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $46,400 and median rent is $600/month.

What is the crime rate in Tyonek, AK?

Tyonek's violent crime rate is 71.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 427.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tyonek?

Public schools in Tyonek are operated by Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The district has 17 elementary, 4 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. 3.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tyonek, AK a good place to live?

Tyonek, AK has a population of 270, a median household income of $42,159, and an unemployment rate of 20.3%. 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 Tyonek?

Tyonek averages 22.2°F in January and 63.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.3 inches with about 77.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tyonek?

Tyonek, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99635.

What is the population of Tyonek?

The population of Tyonek, Alaska is 270 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tyonek?

Key numbers for living in Tyonek: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $46,400, median household income $42,159, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tyonek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.