Quality of Life and Culture in Valdez, AK - PlaceVista

Valdez, AK A

Population: 3,966

Home Price: $202,600

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Overview

Valdez is a small town in the state of Alaska with a population of 3,966.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: High Cost
Employment: (C) Average
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Families
School Rating: (C) Average
Safety Rating: (B) Good
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 11.3 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: NA
Shopping Mall: NA
Near Beach or Lake: NA
Near Mountains: NA
Near Parks & Green Space: NA

Social and Economic Statistics of Valdez, AK

Employment and Income	Valdez	Alaska	United States
Per Capita Income	$44,859	$29,213	$32,693
Median Household Income	$99,151	$59,648	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	13.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	3.0%	16.5%	10.5%

Age	Valdez	Alaska	United States
Median Age	40.5	37.7	42.3

Gender	Valdez	Alaska	United States
Male	51.5%	53.9%	49.8%
Female	48.5%	46.1%	50.2%

Race	Valdez	Alaska	United States
White	80.0%	41.8%	80.3%
Black or African American	2.5%	0.7%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	4.4%	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	6.4%	0.7%	2.7%
Multiracial	6.7%	7.3%	5.2%

Housing Information	Valdez	Alaska	United States
Median Home Price	$202,600	$176,926	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$1,176	$773	$801
Family Households	51.0%	51.0%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	19.0%	19.0%	26.2%
Homeowners	72.7%	70.3%	72.9%
Renters	27.3%	29.7%	27.1%

Education	Valdez	Alaska	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	2.1%	8.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	19.4%	19.4%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	33.7%	23.6%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	11.2%	5.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	17.1%	11.5%	15.0%

Proficiency	Valdez	Alaska	United States
Mathematics	44.5%	31.4%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	56.2%	35.8%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Valdez	Alaska	United States
Murder	0.0	5.7	3.0
Rape	0.0	207.7	38.0
Robbery	0.0	47.1	40.7
Assault	131.0	525.0	188.5

Property Crime	Valdez	Alaska	United States
Burglary	52.4	368.5	336.1
Theft	891.0	2058.3	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	104.8	288.2	167.1
Arson	0.0	25.4	10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Valdez, AK

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chickfila
salmon
meals
salad

drinks
restaurant
cooking
wine
beer

cycling
athlete
athletic
athletes
football

museum
prints
diverse cultures
theatre
artists

paintings
cinema
designs
painting
library

photography

cycling
fishing
adventures
books
computers

dd
hunting
photography

tv
theatre
cinema
sports
podcasts

lifestyle
corporate
producer
photography

lodge
fat biking
cycling
fishing
heliskiing

skiing
outdoor adventure
summer
outdoor adventures
nordic ski

winter
mountain
patio
sports
visitors

rec
mountains
hunting
photography
pool

coffee shop
garage sale
online store
drive thru
souvenirs

supermarkets
groceries
restocked
merch
grocery store

gamestop
packages
etsy
designs
walmart

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