Soldotna, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,448 Population 643/sq mi density
$62,984 Median Income $35,118 per capita
$277,300 Home Value $371,892 Zillow
$1,104 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature
86 Violent Crime/100K 1,139 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$62,984 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$277,300 home value, $1,104/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Soldotna, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,984
16% below
$35,118 per capita
Home Value
$277,300
2% below
Zillow: $371,892
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
5% below
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
77% below
1,139/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
36% below
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
36°F

How Soldotna Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
98%
Rent
95%
Poverty
141%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Soldotna 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

Soldotna residents earn a median household income of $62,984 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,118. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% 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 Soldotna is $277,300 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $371,892. Median rent is $1,104/month, with 33.9% 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 1984.

Safety & Crime

Soldotna reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,139/100K.

Education

21.4% of adults in Soldotna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Soldotna has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,448
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density643/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,984
Per Capita$35,118
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200

Housing

A
Home Value$277,300
Rent$1,104
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$371,892
Housing Units1,973
Rent Burden33.9%

Crime

F
Violent86/100K
Property1,139/100K

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,874/100K

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Rain18.3 in/yr
Elevation89 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute13 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Soldotna was founded in 1967.
The median home in Soldotna was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.2% 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.