Cordova, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Chugach Census Area County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,405 Population 39/sq mi density
$88,538 Median Income $41,550 per capita
$384,500 Home Value $388,546 Zillow
$1,359 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
230 Violent Crime/100K 92 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$88,538 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$384,500 home value, $1,359/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
230 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Cordova, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,538
18% above
$41,550 per capita
Home Value
$384,500
36% above
Zillow: $388,546
Median Rent
$1,359/mo
17% above
25.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
230/100K
39% below
92/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.4%
16% below
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
203% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
10% below
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Cordova Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
118%
Home Value
136%
Rent
117%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
84%
Unemployment
303%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cordova a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cordova residents earn a median household income of $88,538 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,550. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 399 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cordova is $384,500 , 36% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,546. Median rent is $1,359/month, with 25.1% 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 1981.

Safety & Crime

Cordova reports 230 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 92/100K.

Education

28.4% of adults in Cordova hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cordova has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 86.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,405
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$88,538
Per Capita$41,550
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,442

Housing

A
Home Value$384,500
Rent$1,359
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$388,546
Housing Units1,105
Rent Burden25.1%

Crime

F
Violent230/100K
Property92/100K

Health

Obesity29.0%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain86.2 in/yr
Elevation35 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.4%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute8 min
Broadband96.2%
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Cordova was founded in 1884.
The median home in Cordova was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (153 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.372 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.