Newhalen, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
100 Population 17/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $28,240 per capita
$203,100 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
38°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$203,100 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Newhalen, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,250
25% below
$28,240 per capita
Home Value
$203,100
28% below
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
49% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
189% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F

How Newhalen Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
72%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
289%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newhalen a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newhalen residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,240. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,368 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newhalen is $203,100 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Education

17.3% of adults in Newhalen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newhalen has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population100
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$28,240
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200

Housing

A+
Home Value$203,100
Rent
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units38
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death8,874/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Rain25.0 in/yr
Elevation119 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute8 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Newhalen was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (194 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.