The Town FilesCordova, Alaska
City in Chugach Census Area · population 2,609 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $419,400
- Household income
- $85,132
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 62°
- Snow a year
- 99 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 37.8
Cordova is a city of 2,609 people in Chugach Census Area, Alaska. The median home is worth $419,400, above the typical Alaska town ($289,500). It ranks better for a vacation home than 93% of Alaska towns, better for cycling than 91% of Alaska towns, better for retirees than 89% of Alaska towns.
How Cordova ranks
Percentile among Alaska towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alaska towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cordova is worth $419,400, above the typical Alaska town ($289,500). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $85,132, which is more affordable than 8% of Alaska towns. Median rent is $1,200 a month. 64.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cordova | Typical Alaska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $419,400 | $289,500 |
| Median rent | $1,200 | $1,146 |
| Median household income | $85,132 | $78,155 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 3.3× |
| Homeownership | 64.7% | 72.6% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.9% | — |
Who lives in Cordova
| People | Cordova | Typical Alaska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 | 37.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.3% | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 11.9% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.7% | — |
| Work from home | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| Average commute | 7.3 min | 12.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 88.6% |
Weather in Cordova
July highs average 62.1°F and January lows 26.8°F. About 148.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 99.2 inches of snow (typical Alaska town: 64.0 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Cordova since 1950.
Severe weather in Chugach Census Area since 1996
Jobs and pay in Chugach Census Area
Chugach Census Area had 3,593 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $74,978 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Cordova itself the ACS puts it at 8.4%.
Public schools in Cordova
3 public schools with 362 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Eccles Elementary | PK-6 | 226 | 14.1 |
| Cordova Jr/Sr High School | 7-12 | 135 | 12.3 |
| Cordova School District Innovative Learning | K-12 | 1 | — |
Cordova questions
Is Cordova, Alaska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cordova scores better for retirees than 89% of Alaska towns and quieter than 79%. 20.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.8).
How much does a house cost in Cordova?
The median owner-occupied home in Cordova is valued at $419,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,132, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $1,200 a month.
What is the weather like in Cordova?
July highs average 62.1°F and January lows 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 148.7 inches of precipitation a year and 99.2 inches of snow.
Does Cordova get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Cordova in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)