Ninilchik, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,009 Population 5/sq mi density
$53,125 Median Income $33,004 per capita
$251,600 Home Value $214,711 Zillow
$922 Median Rent 42.2% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$251,600 home value, $922/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ninilchik, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,125
29% below
$33,004 per capita
Home Value
$251,600
11% below
Zillow: $214,711
Median Rent
$922/mo
21% below
42.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
15% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F

How Ninilchik Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
89%
Rent
79%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ninilchik a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ninilchik residents earn a median household income of $53,125 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,004. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% 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 Ninilchik is $251,600 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,711. Median rent is $922/month, with 42.2% 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 1995.

Education

28.7% of adults in Ninilchik hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ninilchik has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,009
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans14.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$33,004
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200

Housing

A
Home Value$251,600
Rent$922
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$214,711
Housing Units949
Rent Burden42.2%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,874/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Rain29.7 in/yr
Elevation514 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Ninilchik was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (90 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.3% 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.