Quality of Life and Culture in Whittier, AK - PlaceVista

Whittier, AK A-

Population: 316

Home Price: $70,800

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Overview

Whittier is a village in the state of Alaska with a population of 316.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Medium Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (A) Excellent
Residents: Families
School Rating: (F) Poor
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 9.8 minutes
Walkability: (B) Good
Climate: NA
Shopping Mall: NA
Near Beach or Lake: NA
Near Mountains: NA
Near Parks & Green Space: NA

Social and Economic Statistics of Whittier, AK

Employment and Income	Whittier	Alaska	United States
Per Capita Income	$27,396	$29,213	$32,693
Median Household Income	$49,583	$59,648	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	17.9%	13.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	15.0%	16.5%	10.5%

Age	Whittier	Alaska	United States
Median Age	46.2	37.7	42.3

Gender	Whittier	Alaska	United States
Male	58.2%	53.9%	49.8%
Female	41.8%	46.1%	50.2%

Race	Whittier	Alaska	United States
White	36.7%	41.8%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	0.7%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	9.8%	47.1%	2.7%
Asian	28.8%	2.1%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	16.1%	0.3%	0.2%
Other Race	1.6%	0.7%	2.7%
Multiracial	6.3%	7.3%	5.2%

Housing Information	Whittier	Alaska	United States
Median Home Price	$70,800	$176,926	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$913	$773	$801
Family Households	34.1%	34.1%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	23.6%	23.6%	26.2%
Homeowners	35.0%	70.3%	72.9%
Renters	65.0%	29.7%	27.1%

Education	Whittier	Alaska	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	0.9%	8.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	29.2%	29.2%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	35.0%	23.6%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	14.6%	5.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	15.9%	11.5%	15.0%

Proficiency	Whittier	Alaska	United States
Mathematics	30.0%	31.4%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	30.0%	35.8%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Whittier	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	Whittier	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 Whittier, AK

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gardening
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hiking
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cruise vacations
photography
influencer
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cabin
mountains
sea kayaking
photography
pool

gardening
wildlife
hiking
winter
space

candles
brands

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