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Wales, AK
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Population: 267
Home Price: $75,000
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Overview
Wales is a village in the state of Alaska with a population of 267. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Wales has a short summer and cold winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(F) Poor
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
NA
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
5.2 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 Wales, AK
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Wales
Alaska
United States
Per Capita Income
$12,589
$29,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$33,125
$59,648
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
14.6%
13.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
31.7%
16.5%
10.5%
Age
Wales
Alaska
United States
Median Age
23.9
37.7
42.3
Gender
Wales
Alaska
United States
Male
61.4%
53.9%
49.8%
Female
38.6%
46.1%
50.2%
Race
Wales
Alaska
United States
White
0.0%
41.8%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
0.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
100.0%
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
Wales
Alaska
United States
Median Home Price
$75,000
$176,926
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$773
$801
Family Households
18.7%
18.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
21.3%
21.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
78.7%
70.3%
72.9%
Renters
21.3%
29.7%
27.1%
Education
Wales
Alaska
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
12.2%
8.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
65.6%
65.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.1%
23.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
0.0%
5.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
0.0%
11.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Wales
Alaska
United States
Mathematics
NA%
31.4%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
35.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Wales
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
Wales
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
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Wales, AK
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
salad
hamburger
tasty
tastes
sandwich
meat
bread
cheese
ice cream
beer
gaming
basketball
composer
animation
nft
memes
gaming
gaming
space
furniture
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