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Ambler, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County
Ambler, AK
At a Glance
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)
Is Ambler a Good Place to Live?
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 8.7% (142% 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.
Safety & Crime
Ambler reports 1,490 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 292% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,348/100K.
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. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.