Skagway, AK

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Image credit: Christopher Michel from San Francisco, USA / CC BY 2.0
Population
1,174
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
38 ft
Median Home Value
$426,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,280/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$89,028
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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About Skagway

Skagway is a consolidated city-borough situated at the northern end of the Lynn Canal corridor on the Alaska Panhandle. The historic town serves as a vital port-of-call for the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system and is a heavily visited stop for summer cruise ships. Tourism is the cornerstone of the local economy, with visitors flocking to the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and hiking the White Pass and Chilkoot trails. Face Mountain dominates the view from Skagway Bay.

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