Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Bites On Broadway
Coffee Shop
Skagway Mercantile & Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Caboose On The Dock
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (29) F
City of Skagway Museum
Museum
Peniel Mission Circ 1900
Attraction
The Brass Pic - House of Negotiable Affection
Attraction
Show of 98
Attraction
Eagles Hall
Theatre Arts
Historic Moore Homestead
Museum
Frye Bruhn Building
Attraction
The Boss Bakery
Attraction
Goldberg Cigar Store
Attraction
Historic City Hall
Attraction
Portland House
Attraction
Meyers Complex
Attraction
Pantheon Saloon
Attraction
Lynch and Kennedy
Art Gallery
Packer Expeditions
Attraction
Dedman's
Art Gallery
The Mascot
Attraction
Golden North Hotel
Attraction
Boas Tailor & Furrier Shop
Attraction
Verbauwhede's Cribs
Attraction
Verbauwhede's Cigar Store & Confectionary
Attraction
Red Onion Saloon Brothel Museum
Museum
Gold Rush National Park HQ
Attraction
National Park Service Visitor Center
Attraction
Soapy Smith's Parlor
Museum
Food and Drink (8) F
Alaskan Fudge Company
Sweets
Alaska Liquor Store
Alcohol
Sugar Mama's Too
Sweets
Yukon Heath's Popcorn Emporium
Sweets
Broadway Deli
Deli
Happy Endings Saloon
Bar
Bonanza Bar & Grill
Bar
Alaska Liquor Store
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Ports of Call Seamen's Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Parks (4) F
Seven Pastures
Park
Molly Walsh Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Skagway Centennial Park
Park
Shops (40) F
Alaska Brewpub Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Alaska Knife & Ulu Store
Gift Shop
Alaska Shoppe
Gift Shop
Buckshot & Bobby Pins Mercantile
Gift Shop
Alaska Chic
Gift Shop
Skagway Outlet Store
Gift Shop
Queen Jewelers
Fashion
North to Alaska
Gift Shop
Jewelerland
Fashion
Broadway Jewelry & Gifts
Fashion
Kirmse's Antiques & Curios
Furniture
Kirmse's Curios
Furniture
Skagway Hardware & Lumber Co
Home Improvement
Aurora Yarns Of Alaska
Fabric
Skagway Hardware & Lumber Co
Home Improvement
Lambros
Fashion
Back Alley Rock Shop
Gift Shop
Alaska Fur Gallery
Clothing
Creative GoldSmith of Alaska
Fashion
Alaska Christmas Store
Gift Shop
Skagway Hardware
Home Improvement
Precious Kollections
Gift Shop
Del Sol
Gift Shop
Alaska Fur Gallery
Clothing
Greenleaf Diamonds
Fashion
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Skagway.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Skagway
Transit Station
Smart Shuttle To Town
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Skagway is 139/100 - which is 8% higher than Alaska.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Skagway crime rates are 483 per 100k, which is 81% lower than Alaska
Property Crime
483 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
0 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B+

The median income in Skagway is $80,333 - which is 8% higher than Alaska.
Med. Household Income
$80,333 A-
Unemployment Rate
8.3% F
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Skagway Fire Department
Fire Station
Skagway Police
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Skagway home prices are $353,700 - which is 38% higher than Alaska
Home Price
$353,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
11% A-
Home Affordability
4.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Skagway graduation rate is 94% - which is 8% higher than Alaska
School Test Scores
82% A
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Skagway School
High Schools (1) F
Skagway School
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ratings A+

Skagway has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Skagway? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Seven Pastures
      Molly Walsh Park
      Unknown Name
      Skagway Centennial Park

      Entertainment

      City of Skagway Museum
      Peniel Mission Circ 1900
      The Brass Pic - House of Negotiable Affection
      Show of 98
      Eagles Hall
      Historic Moore Homestead
      Frye Bruhn Building
      The Boss Bakery

      Food & Drink

      Alaskan Fudge Company
      Alaska Liquor Store
      Sugar Mama's Too
      Yukon Heath's Popcorn Emporium
      Broadway Deli
      Happy Endings Saloon
      Bonanza Bar & Grill
      Alaska Liquor Store

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in Skagway? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Skagway.
      Drive to Work
      38%

      38% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      46%

      43% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Skagway? The cost of living in Skagway is 139/100 - which is 8% higher than Alaska.
      Skagway
      139

      39% more expensive than average

      Alaska
      129

      29% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Skagway? Skagway crime rates are 483, which are 81% lower than Alaska
      Total Crime
      483 per 100k people

      79% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 207

      79% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Skagway? The median income in Skagway is $80,333 which is 8% higher than Alaska.
      Median household income
      $80,33345% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $42,34742% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      78% higher than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Skagway a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Skagway home prices? Skagway home prices are $353,700 - which is 38% higher than Alaska
      Median home value
      $353,70091% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,10116% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      8% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Skagway have good schools? The Skagway graduation rate is 94% - which is 8% higher than Alaska
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      82%

      71% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Skagway a good place to live? Skagway has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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