At a Glance
Median Income
$63,023
$31,462 per capita
Home Value
$309,200
Zillow: $313,253
Median Rent
$970/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
518/100K
4,898/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
200 sunny days/yr
How Nikiski Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nikiski's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nikiski a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nikiski residents earn a median household income of $63,023 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,462. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% 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 Nikiski is $309,200 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,253. Median rent is $970/month, with 25.8% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Nikiski reports 518 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,898/100K.
Education
15.6% of adults in Nikiski hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nikiski has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population4,656
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density67/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,023
Per Capita$31,462
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200
Housing
B+
Home Value$309,200
Rent$970
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$313,253
Housing Units1,867
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent518/100K
Property4,898/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,874/100K
Climate
Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation133 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Nikiski was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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