Moving to Craig: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Craig means moving to a real, current Prince of Wales Island community -- the island's largest -- with a genuinely distinctive two-step access picture.
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No direct ferry connects Craig to mainland Alaska -- access runs via the Inter-Island Ferry Authority from Ketchikan to Hollis (3 hours), then a 22-mile paved island road to Craig, or small aircraft directly (base record).
A real, documented economic transition
Craig's economy reflects Prince of Wales Island's shift from large-scale timber harvesting (ended by the 1997 Ketchikan pulp mill closure) to commercial fishing as the dominant sector (base record).
Genuine, substantial housing affordability
Craig's cited $210,000-$215,000 median home price runs substantially below both Alaska's own statewide range and the national comparison figure (base record).
Craig's role as Prince of Wales Island's regional hub
Craig City School District (approximately 696 students) and three distinct healthcare facilities draw from a broader Prince of Wales Island catchment area, reflecting Craig's regional-hub role (base record).
Key takeaways
- No direct ferry connects Craig to mainland Alaska -- access runs via Hollis, a 22-mile road, or small aircraft.
- Craig's economy reflects a real, documented shift from timber to commercial fishing.
- Craig's housing runs genuinely, substantially more affordable than Alaska's statewide range.
- Craig serves as Prince of Wales Island's regional hub for schools and healthcare.
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