Tourism Information Start Business Events Chilkoot Trail Trace Ancestors Member Links & Listing Chamber Officers & Board Members Contact Us Home Other Chambers JOIN OUR CHAMBER! Local Job Listings Employer Online Job Order Form Municipality of Skagway	Skagway, Alaska Community Profile Today, tourism is Skagway's main economic base.  Within Skagway's downtown historical district, false-fronted buildings and boardwalks dating from gold rush time line the streets and Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park as a major visitor attraction.   The City of Skagway, National Park Service, and local residents have succeeded in retaining Skagway's 1898 Gold Rush atmosphere.
	Current Population:  968 (2010 census) Regional Native Corporation:      Sealaska Corporation REAA/School District: Skagway City School Latitude: 59o 27' N Longitude: 135o 18' W Land Area: 454 sq. mi. Water Area: 11 sq. mi.

Location Skagway is located at the northern most point of the Inside Passage in Southeast Alaska--100 air miles north of Juneau and 108 road miles south of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada.  Skagway lies at approximately 59d 27m N Latitude, and 135d 18m W Longitude, and is located in the Skagway Recording District.  The entire area encompasses 452.4 square miles of land and 11.9 square miles of water. Population 968 (2010 census estimate), however, the summer population almost triples. General A portion of the downtown area has been designated as the Skagway unit of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and over 900,000 visitors are expected during the summer season.  Skagway is the point of embarkation for the famous Chilkoot and White Pass Trails.  Skagway has 5 churches, 1 library, and 1 financial institution.  There are approximately 250 hotel/motel rooms in 11 facilities, ranging from modern to historic, including 3 bed & breakfasts, 1 home hostel and 2 cabin-style lodges.  Some of these businesses are open year round.  Parking is available during the summer for over 300 recreational vehicles, in addition to numerous tent camping sites. Health Care Skagway has 1 clinic with x-ray and ultrasound capabilities, staffed by 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners and 3 Medical Assistants.  Open Monday through Friday year-round with limited Saturday hours during summer.  Several doctors, a public health nurse, and a dentist each visit on a regular basis.   A mental health counselor is also available.  Emergencies are transported by air to Juneau, if possible, or by road to Whitehorse. Recreation Skagway is home to several parks and playgrounds, as well as a tennis court, a 2-lane bowling alley, an historical museum, and several camping facilities.  Other recreational activities prominent in Skagway include fishing, hiking, biking, boating, cribbage, bingo, softball, ice skating, cross country skiing and snowmobiling. Recreation Center Operated by the Municipality of Skagway, the Recreation Center offers activities for all ages including a fully equipped weight room, numerous cardio-vascular machines, roller-blading equipment, a full basketball court, rock climbing wall, and outdoor skate park.  Numerous classes are offered such as yoga, spinning, rock climbing, pilates, body sculpting, senior weight training. plyometrics, meditation, and egosque method.  All classes and activities are open to residents and visitors alike at very reasonable rates.  Summer hours:  5am-9pm Monday-Thursday, Friday 5am-8pm.  Weekends Sat. and Sun. 1pm-7pm. Commercial Property The U.S. Park Service leases commercial space in renovated buildings within the historic district.  There are also a large number of seasonal, private businesses which one might occasionally find for sale or lease. Industrial Sites The Municipality of Skagway owns 30 acres of filled land on the waterfront, most of which is currently under lease until 2023.  Water, sewer, and electric utilities are adjacent to these sites and use agreements and leases are available from the Municipality.  Other areas are zoned for industrial use are located on west and north sides of the valley, and are under private ownership. Education 1 school, K-12, with 17 classrooms, and an average of 75 students, 9 teachers and 1 superintendent. Media Newspaper - The Skagway News at (907) 983-2354 is published bi-monthly @ $1.00 per issue Radio - 1 FM station from Haines (KHNS) and 1 AM station from Juneau (KINY) Television - Alaska Rural Communications System (one station at no cost) / Cable Service from Skagway Cable TV @ (907) 983-2005 / Satellite TV available from Dish Network Cell Phone Service - AT&T - Radio Shack/Broadway Video @ (907) 983-3399 is the local vendor ACS - AP&T Basic Service & Support:  (907) 563-2020     AP&T:  (907) 983-2202

Cost of Living in Skagway, Alaska Food:  Average minimum cost per week Family of two $200.00 Family of four $300.00 Gallon of milk $4.49, loaf of bread $2.27, 1 dozen eggs $1.83 ground beef $3.49 per lb. Housing:  Rentals Apartments Homes 1 Bedroom $800.00+ 1-2 Bedroom $1,200.00+ 2 Bedroom $1000.00+ 3 Bedroom $1,300.00+ Property Sales Homes Lots 1-2 Bedroom $300,000+ Residential - $75,000+ (50'x100') 3 Bedroom $350,000+ Commercial - $125,000+ (site & size varies)   Utilities Water & Sewer Supplier: Municipality of Skagway @ (907) 983-2297 or (907) 983-2151 (fax) Turn On or Turn Off $36.00 Service Charge Residential $60.00 per quarter for water $30.30 per quarter for sewer Commercial Varies with usage Size of mains 6-12 inches Source Wells Consumption 650,000 gallons daily average Sewage Treatment Primary Garbage Service Supplier: Municipality of Skagway @ (907) 983-2297 or (907) 983-2151 (fax) Frequency Weekly Residential $69.36 per quarter (1 trash can) $108.96 per quarter (2 trash cans) Commercial $80.74 per quarter (1 trash can) $118.32 per quarter (2 trash cans) $436.56 per quarter (1 dumpster) $33.13 (dumpster on call) Disposal method Incinerator Electricity Supplier: Alaska Power Company @ (888) 983-2207 or (907) 983-2903 (fax) Rates $.20 per KWH   $48.00 + tax power hookup   $50.00 refundable deposit (residential)   $100.00 refundable deposit (commercial) Telephone Supplier: Alaska Telephone Company @ (888) 983-2207 or (907) 983-2903 (fax) Residential $28.69 + tax, per month/minimum $50.00 refundable deposit Commercial $36.94 + tax, per month/minimum single line $40.04 + tax, per month/minimum multi line $100.00 refundable deposit Internet Supplier:  Alaska Power & Telephone Co. @ (888) 983-2207 or (907) 983-2903 (fax) DSL 64k (2 Gig) $29.95 per month 256k (10 Gig) $49.95 per month 512k (20 Gig) $59.95 per month 1024k (30 Gig) $79.95 per month 4mg (40 Gig) $99.95 per month Fuel - Heating Supplier:  Petro Marine @ (907) 983-2259 Supplier:  Klondike Fuels @ (907) 983-3835 Furnace Oil #2 $4.21 per gallon Stove Oil #2 $4.31 per gallon Fuel -Auto Supplier:  Services Unlimited @ (907) 983-2595 Gasoline $4.64 per gallon, regular unleaded Propane Supplier:  Corner Propane @ (907) 983-2493 Propane $3.60 + tax per gallon