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Ketchikan, AK
Ketchikan · Ketchikan Gateway Borough · AK 99901
Updated June 21, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$600K
Median Price
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Walk Score
7.9/10
Schools
120 min
to Juneau by ferry
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
BSafety
78/100
BSchools
79/100
B-Quietness
70/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score51/100
Our Take
Ketchikan is a beautiful, small town with great outdoor access, but the high cost of living, limited job market and long ferry commutes make it tough for many. If you’re a nature‑centric remote worker or retiree who can handle isolation, it may work, otherwise look elsewhere.
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The Good
- ✓Stunning coastal scenery and abundant wildlife
- ✓Ferry access to many islands and communities
- ✓Decent local schools
- ✓Strong sense of community
Real Talk
- !Very high cost of living, especially for groceries and utilities
- !Limited employment opportunities outside of tourism and fishing
- !Ferry commutes can take 2+ hours to reach larger job markets
- !Medical and specialty services are sparse
- $High shipping costs for household goods
- $Elevated electricity and heating bills
- $Higher insurance rates for remote locations
Best For
Nature loversRemote workers with good internetRetirees looking for a quiet placeSmall‑town families
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Ketchikan, AK
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 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
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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