Ambler, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

201 Population 19/sq mi density

$41,563 Median Income $16,320 per capita

$86,700 Home Value $435,931 Zillow

$475 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent

24°F Avg Temperature

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.6 / 5.0

$41,563 median income, 29.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$86,700 home value, $475/mo rent

Education

1.4 / 5.0

5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Ambler, AK

At a Glance

Median Income

$41,563

45% below

$16,320 per capita

Home Value

$86,700

69% below

Zillow: $435,931

Median Rent

$475/mo

59% below

27.5% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

5.6%

83% below

65.9% high school+

Unemployment

29.3%

714% above

25.5% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

43.5%

36% above

34.1% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

24°F

How Ambler Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ambler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income

55%

Home Value

31%

Rent

41%

Poverty

206%

Bachelor's

17%

Unemployment

814%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ambler a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ambler residents earn a median household income of $41,563 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,320. The unemployment rate stands at 29.3% (714% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ambler is $86,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $475/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Education

5.6% of adults in Ambler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 65.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ambler has an average annual temperature of 24°F (-5°C). Winters average -7°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population201

Median Age33.8 yrs

Density19/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Foreign Born1.0%

Veterans11.0%

Economy

Median Income$41,563

Per Capita$16,320

Unemployment29.3%

Poverty25.5%

County GDP$744M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,724

Housing

A+

Home Value$86,700

Rent$475

Ownership86.8%

Zillow$435,931

Housing Units117

Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity43.5%

Diabetes16.7%

Smoking34.1%

Heart Disease9.1%

Premature Death19,918/100K

Climate

Avg Temp24°F

Rain9.5 in/yr

Elevation198 ft

Education

Bachelor's+5.6%

High School+65.9%

Graduate+19.8%

School Score2.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%

Commute4 min

Broadband57.9%

Internet Speed9 Mbps

Libraries1

Did You Know?

Ambler was founded in 1971.

The median home in Ambler was built in 1988.

17.2% work from home.

The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (323 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.

14.9% of the population has a disability.