Moving to Haines: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Haines means moving to a real, current Southeast Alaska community distinguished by a genuine road connection most of the region lacks.
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Learn moreA real, genuine road connection -- a rare Southeast Alaska advantage
The 153-mile Haines Highway connects Haines directly to Haines Junction, Yukon, on the Alaska Highway system -- though this route runs through Canada, not directly to mainland Alaska or Juneau (base record).
A real, distinctive bald eagle viewing identity
The Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, established 1982, is home to the world's largest concentration of bald eagles, with up to 4,000 gathering each October-November (base record).
A real, disclosed population decline
Haines's population ran 1,757 at the 2020 Census, down to an estimated 1,571-1,615 by 2026 -- a real, disclosed decline this record does not overstate (base record).
A real, disclosed older population
Haines's senior (65+) share runs a disclosed 22.4% -- substantially above Alaska's own statewide figure, reinforced by Haines's genuine road-access advantage (base record).
Key takeaways
- The Haines Highway gives Haines a real, rare road connection among Southeast Alaska communities.
- The Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve is a real, world-famous wildlife-viewing draw.
- Haines's population has run a real, disclosed decline from 2020 to 2026.
- Haines's senior population share runs substantially above Alaska's statewide figure.
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