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Ketchikan, AK

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Let’s start with the basics: Ketchikan, AK has a population of 8578. What about cost of living in Ketchikan, AK? The median income in Ketchikan, AK is $75,232 and the median home value is $289,532.

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Weather in Ketchikan, AK

Average Temperatures

51 high / 40 low

Average Annual Rainfall

43 in

Average Annual Snowfall

25 in

Quick Facts about Ketchikan, Alaska

Median Home Value
$289,532
Median Property Tax
$2,727
Total Population
8,578
Average Commute
9 min
Median Household Income
$75,232
Median Monthly Rent
$1,010

Map of Ketchikan, AK

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