In Sitka, Alaska, the median home price is $494,499, compared with the Alaska median of $389,981; median household income is $101,727; the population is 8,368; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 181.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 13.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Sitka at a glance
Population
8,368
Median Household Income
$101,727
Typical Home Value
$494,499
School District Rating
6.3
Violent Crime Rate
181.7
Avg Commute Time
13.0
About Sitka
Sitka has a population of 8,368. The median home value is $494,499, 27% above the Alaska median. Median household income is $101,727 (10% above 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 Sitka
1 town, by population.
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Sitka at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Sitka?
- Sitka has a population of 8,368 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Sitka?
- The median home value in Sitka is $494,499. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Sitka?
- Median household income in Sitka is $101,727 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Sitka in?
- Sitka is in Alaska.
- How many towns are in Sitka?
- Sitka 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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