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Cost of living in Gateway summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gateway. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alaska. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gateway is 134 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gateway is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Gateway is $490,119.
The median income in Gateway is $137,772.
Gateway's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gateway Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gateway | Alaska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 122 | 100 |
| Services | 124 | 117 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Health | 165 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 113 | 100 |
| Transportation | 127 | 125 | 100 |
| Utilities | 120 | 116 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Gateway, AK Weather
The average high in Gateway is 44.5° and the average low is 25.6°.
There are 61.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 23.0 inches of precipitation each year with 90.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gateway |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 44.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 25.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 61.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 23.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 90.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Gateway Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gateway
The current population in Gateway is 6,845. The population has increased 24.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,845 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 6,716 | 7.6% |
| 2022 | 6,241 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 6,305 | 5.7% |
| 2020 | 5,965 | -15.7% |
| 2019 | 7,076 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 7,037 | 5.1% |
| 2017 | 6,694 | 10.4% |
| 2016 | 6,061 | 8.0% |
| 2015 | 5,610 | 4.5% |
| 2014 | 5,367 | 3.8% |
| 2013 | 5,173 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 5,269 | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 5,437 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 5,518 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gateway
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Gateway is:
69.7% White with 4,773 White residents.
2.8% African American with 189 African American residents.
4.0% American Indian with 271 American Indian residents.
2.5% Asian with 171 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 23 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 4 Other residents.
11.3% Two Or More with 771 Two Or More residents.
9.4% Hispanic with 643 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gateway | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.7% | 57.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.8% | 2.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 4.0% | 13.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 11.3% | 10.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.4% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Gateway
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Gateway is 52.7% female with 3,608 female residents.
Gateway is 47.3% male with 3,237 male residents.
| Gender | Gateway | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 47.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 52.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gateway for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Gateway completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Gateway completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Gateway completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Gateway completed some college.
15.0% of adults in Gateway completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Gateway completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Gateway completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Gateway completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Gateway completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gateway | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gateway, Alaska
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1.5% of households in Gateway earn Less than $10,000.
0.5% of households in Gateway earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.9% of households in Gateway earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.4% of households in Gateway earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.3% of households in Gateway earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.1% of households in Gateway earn $50,000 to $74,999.
18.6% of households in Gateway earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.7% of households in Gateway earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.6% of households in Gateway earn $150,000 to $199,999.
30.4% of households in Gateway earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gateway | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.5% | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.9% | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.4% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.3% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.1% | 14.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.6% | 13.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.7% | 19.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.6% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 30.4% | 14.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
