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Wasilla, AK
B
Population: 9,098
Home Price: $272,600
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Overview
Wasilla is a small town in the state of Alaska with a population of 9,098. Wasilla has a short summer and cold winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
28.5 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Short Summer and Cold Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Wasilla, AK
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Wasilla
Alaska
United States
Per Capita Income
$34,791
$29,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$62,292
$59,648
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
9.5%
13.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
13.4%
16.5%
10.5%
Age
Wasilla
Alaska
United States
Median Age
36.7
37.7
42.3
Gender
Wasilla
Alaska
United States
Male
49.9%
53.9%
49.8%
Female
50.1%
46.1%
50.2%
Race
Wasilla
Alaska
United States
White
79.4%
41.8%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.9%
0.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
7.0%
47.1%
2.7%
Asian
3.7%
2.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
1.2%
0.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
7.0%
7.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Wasilla
Alaska
United States
Median Home Price
$272,600
$176,926
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$968
$773
$801
Family Households
39.3%
39.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.7%
29.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
54.4%
70.3%
72.9%
Renters
45.6%
29.7%
27.1%
Education
Wasilla
Alaska
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.2%
8.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
35.9%
35.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
26.5%
23.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.2%
5.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
12.1%
11.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Wasilla
Alaska
United States
Mathematics
44.7%
31.4%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
45.4%
35.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Wasilla
Alaska
United States
Murder
9.2
5.7
3.0
Rape
45.8
207.7
38.0
Robbery
128.3
47.1
40.7
Assault
256.5
525.0
188.5
Property Crime
Wasilla
Alaska
United States
Burglary
1053.6
368.5
336.1
Theft
3893.7
2058.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
366.5
288.2
167.1
Arson
36.6
25.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Wasilla, AK
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
kombucha
plant based
bread
comfort food
ice cream
hot sauce
cashews
wine
homemade soup
yogurt
breakfast lunch
pizza
salmon
spaghetti
ambiance
meat
shrimp
homestyle
cheeseburgers
high school football
country music
video games
football
horse racing
baseball
fantasy football
poker
racing
outdoors
gaming
teams
nascar
bball
weight lifting
basketball
soccer players
mlb
hockey
nba
inspired by
nft
nft artist
nfts
talented artist
fine arts
photography
artists
portraits
artistic talent
creative
gilding
collection
nature
craft
curating
designs
mythology
collage
drawing
video games
reading writing
photography
tv shows
hot wheels
outdoors
hiking
gaming
bibliomaniac
nascar
memes
dd
fishing
horror movies
motorcycles
hiking kayaking
niche
hunting
computers
anime
mushin down
radio show
talk radio
photography
sports
tv shows
tv
gaming
creative
lifestyle
doctorate student roller coasters
publicity
hollywood
corporate
award winning
marketing
curating
podcasts
outdoor
beekeeper scuba diver
palmer alaska
space
mountains
summer
photography
conservation
sports
winter
mountain
hiking
mountain views
wildlife
fishing
lawn
hiking kayaking
beach
nature
offroading
hunting
gardening
gas station
car wash
coffee shop
amazon
girl scout cookies
construction sites
upholstery
etsy shop
online shopping
listings
merch
shipping
marketplace
holiday gifts
depop
etsy
dollar store
stickers
retail store
mall
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