At a Glance
Median Income
$62,984
$35,118 per capita
Home Value
$277,300
Zillow: $349,681
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
273/100K
2,986/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
34°F
269 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Soldotna a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 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 3.3% (8% below 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 $349,681. 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 273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,986/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 34°F (1°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population4,448
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density643/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,984
Per Capita$35,118
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200
Housing
A
Home Value$277,300
Rent$1,104
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$349,681
Housing Units1,973
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent273/100K
Property2,986/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault210/100K
Burglary189/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,874/100K
Climate
Avg Temp34°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain21.6 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
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.
18.2% 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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