In Nome, Alaska, the median home price is $295,772, compared with the Alaska median of $389,981; median household income is $78,681; the population is 9,866; schools rate 3.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 2,051.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 6.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Nome at a glance
Population
9,866
Median Household Income
$78,681
Typical Home Value
$295,772
School District Rating
3.3
Violent Crime Rate
2,051.5
Avg Commute Time
6.3
About Nome
Nome has a population of 9,866. The median home value is $295,772, 24% below the Alaska median. Median household income is $78,681 (15% below the Alaska median).
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Nome
1 town, by population.
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Nome at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Nome?
- Nome has a population of 9,866 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Nome?
- The median home value in Nome is $295,772. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Nome?
- Median household income in Nome is $78,681 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Nome in?
- Nome is in Alaska.
- How many towns are in Nome?
- Nome contains 1 town or municipality. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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