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Haines, AK
Haines · Haines Borough · AK 99827
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$250K
Median Price
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Walk Score
7.7/10
Schools
60 min
to Juneau
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
ASafety
92/100
BSchools
77/100
AQuietness
90/100
D+Commute
55/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score63/100
Our Take
Haines offers a quiet, nature‑rich environment with solid schools, but it lacks walkability, transit, and a diverse job market. Remote workers and retirees may appreciate the peace, but residents face high costs and isolation.
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The Good
- ✓Top‑rated local schools
- ✓Low crime rates
- ✓Abundant outdoor recreation
- ✓Peaceful, family‑friendly atmosphere
Real Talk
- !Limited employment opportunities
- !High cost of living for goods and services
- !Isolation and long travel times to larger cities
- !Infrastructure and broadband can be spotty
- $Higher fuel and transportation expenses
- $Premium prices for groceries and household goods
- $Higher insurance and utility costs in remote areas
Best For
Remote workersRetireesFamilies seeking quietOutdoor enthusiastsPeople who want to live close to nature
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Haines, AK
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Safety grade
Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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