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    Gustavus - Hoonah, AK

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    Overview

    Gustavus - Hoonah is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Alaska. With a population of 2,433 people and just one neighborhood, Gustavus - Hoonah is the 31st largest community in Alaska.

    Occupations and Workforce

    Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Gustavus - Hoonah is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Gustavus - Hoonah is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Gustavus - Hoonah who work in management occupations (15.05%), office and administrative support (13.33%), and sales jobs (10.48%).

    Setting & Lifestyle

    Another notable thing is that Gustavus - Hoonah is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live.

    It is a fairly quiet town because there are relatively few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. (Children, for example, often can't help themselves from being noisy, and being parents ourselves, we know!) Gustavus - Hoonah has relatively few families with children living at home, and is quieter because of it. Renters and college students, for their own reasons, can also be noisy. Gustavus - Hoonah has few renters and college students. But the biggest reason it is quieter in Gustavus - Hoonah than in most places in America, is that there are just simply fewer people living here. If you think trees make good neighbors, Gustavus - Hoonah may be for you.

    Gustavus - Hoonah is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

    One of the benefits of Gustavus - Hoonah is that there is very little traffic. The average commute to work is 14.57 minutes, which is substantially less than the national average. Not only does this mean that the drive to work is less aggravating, but noise and pollution levels are lower as a result.

    Demographics

    The citizens of Gustavus - Hoonah are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 23.30% of adults in Gustavus - Hoonah having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

    The per capita income in Gustavus - Hoonah in 2022 was $38,180, which is middle income relative to Alaska, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $152,720 for a family of four. However, Gustavus - Hoonah contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

    Gustavus - Hoonah is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Gustavus - Hoonah home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Gustavus - Hoonah residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Gustavus - Hoonah also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 10.81% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Gustavus - Hoonah include German, Irish, English, Norwegian, and European.

    The most common language spoken in Gustavus - Hoonah is English. Other important languages spoken here include Native American languages and Spanish.

    Notable & Unique Neighborhood Characteristics

    The way a neighborhood looks and feels when you walk or drive around it, from its setting, its buildings, and its flavor, can make all the difference. This neighborhood has some really cool things about the way it looks and feels as revealed by NeighborhoodScout's exclusive research. This might include anything from the housing stock to the types of households living here to how people get around.

    Real Estate

    Unpopulated, and rural, the neighborhood is one of the least crowded neighborhoods in all of America. If you like open space, no traffic, and lots of room, this neighborhood may be just what you are looking for. According to NeighborhoodScout's leading research, this neighborhood is less densely populated than 99.6% of the neighborhoods in America. Do you like a coastal setting? If so, this neighborhood may be to your liking. The neighborhood is on the ocean, a bay, or inlet. Often such coastal places have amenities and recreational activities on the waterfront that are attractive to residents and visitors alike. In addition to being coastal, is a very nautical neighborhood, meaning that it is somewhat historic, walkable, densely populated and on the water. This gives the neighborhood a very nautical feel, with some seaside and shipping feel, which some may really enjoy the sights and sounds of. One of the notable things about is that it is one of the quietest neighborhoods in America, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis and quantitative rating of quietness. When you are here, you will find it to be very quiet. If quiet and peaceful are your cup of tea, you may have found a great place for you.

    In addition, vacant homes and apartments are a significant characteristic of this neighborhood. In fact, with 47.0% of the residential real estate vacant, the neighborhood claims the distinction of having a higher vacancy rate than 98.5% of the neighborhoods in America. This can either be because much of the property is seasonally occupied, like in many vacation areas, or that much of the real estate is more permanently abandoned.

    Modes of Transportation

    In the neighborhood, walking to work is a real option for many. In fact, NeighborhoodScout's exclusive research reveals walking to and from work is the chosen way to commute for 41.5% of residents here. This is a higher proportion of walking commuters than we found in 99.7% of American neighborhoods. Get ready to put on your walking shoes if you move here!

    Length of Commute

    Regardless of the means by which residents commute, this neighborhood has a length of commute that is notable. Residents of the neighborhood have the pleasure of having one of the shortest commutes to work of any neighborhood in America. 74.0% of the residents have a commute time from home to work (one way) of less than fifteen minutes. This is a higher proportion of residents enjoying a short trip to work than NeighborhoodScout found in 99.1% of U.S. neighborhoods. Less time commuting means more time for other things in life.

    Occupations

    The neighborhood has a greater proportion of government workers living in it than 98.3% of the neighborhoods in America, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis. This is a unique feature of this neighborhood, and one that shapes its character.

    People

    If you're nearing retirement age, or in retirement, the is an excellent choice for you to consider for top-quality retirement living. This neighborhood is rated by NeighborhoodScout as among the top 9.0% of retiree-friendly neighborhoods in Alaska, combining peace and quiet, safety from crime, and offering diverse housing options from which retirees can choose. Maybe it's because of these amenities that a large proportion of the residents here are college educated seniors, mixed with other age groups. For these and other reasons, NeighborhoodScout identifies this neighborhood as a top-notch place to consider if you are thinking of or planning to retire in Alaska.

    Diversity

    Did you know that the neighborhood has more Native American and Austrian ancestry people living in it than nearly any neighborhood in America? It's true! In fact, 24.9% of this neighborhood's residents have Native American ancestry and 1.8% have Austrian ancestry.

    is also pretty special linguistically. Significantly, 4.8% of its residents five years old and above primarily speak Native American languages at home. While this may seem like a small percentage, it is higher than 99.6% of the neighborhoods in America.

    The Neighbors

    How wealthy a neighborhood is, from very wealthy, to middle income, to low income is very formative with regard to the personality and character of a neighborhood. Equally important is the rate of people, particularly children, who live below the federal poverty line. In some wealthy gated communities, the areas immediately surrounding can have high rates of childhood poverty, which indicates other social issues. NeighborhoodScout's analysis reveals both aspects of income and poverty for this neighborhood.

    The neighbors in the neighborhood in Gustavus - Hoonah are lower-middle income, making it a below average income neighborhood. NeighborhoodScout's research shows that this neighborhood has an income lower than 66.5% of U.S. neighborhoods. In addition, 8.8% of the children seventeen and under living in this neighborhood are living below the federal poverty line, which is a lower rate of childhood poverty than is found in 53.0% of America's neighborhoods.

    What we choose to do for a living reflects who we are. Each neighborhood has a different mix of occupations represented, and together these tell you about the neighborhood and help you understand if this neighborhood may fit your lifestyle.

    In the neighborhood, 33.8% of the working population is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations. The second most important occupational group in this neighborhood is sales and service jobs, from major sales accounts, to working in fast food restaurants, with 24.6% of the residents employed. Other residents here are employed in manufacturing and laborer occupations (24.2%), and 17.4% in government jobs, whether they are in local, state, or federal positions.

    Languages

    The languages spoken by people in this neighborhood are diverse. These are tabulated as the languages people preferentially speak when they are at home with their families. The most common language spoken in the neighborhood is English, spoken by 84.7% of households. Other important languages spoken here include Native American languages and Spanish.

    Ethnicity / Ancestry

    Culture is the shared learned behavior of peoples. Undeniably, different ethnicities and ancestries have different cultural traditions, and as a result, neighborhoods with concentrations of residents of one or another ethnicities or ancestries will express those cultures. It is what makes the North End in Boston so fun to visit for the Italian restaurants, bakeries, culture, and charm, and similarly, why people enjoy visiting Chinatown in San Francisco.

    In the neighborhood in Gustavus - Hoonah, AK, residents most commonly identify their ethnicity or ancestry as Native American (24.9%). There are also a number of people of German ancestry (14.5%), and residents who report Irish roots (9.0%), and some of the residents are also of English ancestry (7.7%), along with some Mexican ancestry residents (7.0%), among others.

    Getting to Work

    Even if your neighborhood is walkable, you may still have to drive to your place of work. Some neighborhoods are located where many can get to work in just a few minutes, while others are located such that most residents have a long and arduous commute. The greatest number of commuters in neighborhood spend under 15 minutes commuting one-way to work (74.0% of working residents), one of the shortest commutes across America.

    Here most residents (41.5%) hop out the door and walk to work to get to work. In addition, quite a number also drive alone in a private automobile to get to work (39.6%) and 10.9% of residents also carpool with coworkers, friends, or neighbors for their daily commute. This is a special neighborhood for the number of people who walk to work. Combining exercise, low cost, and reduced pollution, plus the chance to see your neighbors, walking to work is fairly uncommon in America but likely to increase as people try to reduce their dependence on automobiles, and this neighborhood offers that opportunity today.

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