Generally wages in Haines are lower than comparable positions in Juneau, Anchorage or Seattle. Patients may receive both primary care and emergency service. Juneau, Seattle and Whitehorse offer facilities to those who require more intensive care. Haines has a full time dentist, two chiropractors, an acupuncturist, a home health care provider and an itinerant eye doctor. There is also a public health nurse and a state supported mental health clinic.
Rentals are usually full in the summer.
Property is always on the market in Haines. There is no homesteading in Haines. There are 11 churches in the community of Haines. Ten are denominational and one is non-denominational. Downtown on the property of the original Haines Mission, at 228 First Avenue South.