What kinds of homes are in Gustavus, AK?

Name: Types of homes in Gustavus, AK, 2020–2024
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Gustavus, AK has 474 (±51) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 13 homes per square mile of land.

92.2% are detached single-family houses.

4.0% are in buildings of two to four units.

0.0% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 474 (±51)
Detached houses: 92.2%
2–4 unit buildings: 4.0%
5+ unit buildings: 0.0%

Homes in Gustavus by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	Gustavus	Hoonah-Angoon Census Area	Alaska	United States
Single-family, detached	92.2% (±3.9 points)	85.6%	63.2%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	0.8% (±1.5 points)	1.8%	7.8%	6.2%
2 units	2.7% (±1.8 points)	3.4%	5.3%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	1.3% (±1.2 points)	3.0%	7.2%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	0.0% (±5.1 points)	0.9%	4.7%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	0.0% (±5.1 points)	1.1%	2.8%	4.3%
20 or more units	0.0% (±5.1 points)	0.0%	4.9%	10.3%
Mobile home	3.0% (±2.9 points)	4.3%	3.9%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±5.1 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%

In Gustavus, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Hoonah-Angoon Census Area (2.0%).

It is also lower than in Alaska (12.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Gustavus

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Gustavus
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
Gustavus	—	0.0% (±8.8 points)	—
Hoonah	24 mi	4.9% (±6.7 points)	Not measurably different
Pelican	37 mi	3.9% (±28.1 points)	Not measurably different
Tenakee Springs	50 mi	0.0% (±17.7 points)	Not measurably different
Juneau	56 mi	20.5% (±2.8 points)	Higher
Haines	58 mi	10.0% (±3.3 points)	Higher
Skagway	73 mi	8.7% (±3.9 points)	Not measurably different
Angoon	83 mi	2.5% (±12.4 points)	Not measurably different
Sitka	87 mi	9.9% (±2.1 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Juneau, AK (20.5%), Haines, AK (10.0%), Sitka, AK (9.9%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	Hoonah	4.9% (±6.7 points)
2	Pelican	3.9% (±28.1 points)
3	Angoon	2.5% (±12.4 points)
4 (tie)	Gustavus	0.0% (±8.8 points)
4 (tie)	Tenakee Springs	0.0% (±17.7 points)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Gustavus

How many homes are in Gustavus?

Gustavus, AK has an estimated 474 (±51) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in Gustavus houses or apartments?

92.2% are detached houses and 0.8% attached houses, while 4.0% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Gustavus?

4.0% of homes in Gustavus are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gustavus city, Alaska

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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