Quality of Life and Culture in Buckland, AK - PlaceVista

Buckland, AK B-

Population: 677

Home Price: $74,500

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Overview

Buckland is a village in the state of Alaska with a population of 677. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Buckland has a short summer and cold winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: (F) Poor
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 6.9 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Short Summer and Cold Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Buckland, AK

Employment and Income	Buckland	Alaska	United States
Per Capita Income	$14,653	$29,213	$32,693
Median Household Income	$51,923	$59,648	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	33.3%	13.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	13.5%	16.5%	10.5%

Age	Buckland	Alaska	United States
Median Age	23.4	37.7	42.3

Gender	Buckland	Alaska	United States
Male	54.7%	53.9%	49.8%
Female	45.3%	46.1%	50.2%

Race	Buckland	Alaska	United States
White	2.8%	41.8%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.7%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	97.2%	47.1%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	2.1%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.3%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	0.7%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	7.3%	5.2%

Housing Information	Buckland	Alaska	United States
Median Home Price	$74,500	$176,926	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent		$773	$801
Family Households	50.8%	50.8%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	29.0%	29.0%	26.2%
Homeowners	80.6%	70.3%	72.9%
Renters	19.4%	29.7%	27.1%

Education	Buckland	Alaska	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	10.2%	8.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	65.5%	65.5%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	12.1%	23.6%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	2.8%	5.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	1.9%	11.5%	15.0%

Proficiency	Buckland	Alaska	United States
Mathematics	12.0%	31.4%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	12.0%	35.8%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Buckland	Alaska	United States
Murder	NA	5.7	3.0
Rape	NA	207.7	38.0
Robbery	NA	47.1	40.7
Assault	NA	525.0	188.5

Property Crime	Buckland	Alaska	United States
Burglary	NA	368.5	336.1
Theft	NA	2058.3	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	288.2	167.1
Arson	NA	25.4	10.5

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