Utqiaġvik, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · North Slope Borough County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,850 Population 258/sq mi density
$89,038 Median Income $38,603 per capita
$282,400 Home Value $290,656 Zillow
$1,190 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
14°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$89,038 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$282,400 home value, $1,190/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Utqiaġvik, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,038
18% above
$38,603 per capita
Home Value
$282,400
0% below
Zillow: $290,656
Median Rent
$1,190/mo
2% above
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.1%
50% above
30.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
14°F

How Utqiaġvik Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
118%
Home Value
100%
Rent
102%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
258%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Utqiaġvik 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

Utqiaġvik residents earn a median household income of $89,038 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,603. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 225 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Utqiaġvik is $282,400 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,656. Median rent is $1,190/month, with 18.8% 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 1984.

Education

13.8% of adults in Utqiaġvik hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Utqiaġvik has an average annual temperature of 14°F (-10°C). Winters average -12°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,850
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density258/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$89,038
Per Capita$38,603
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$8,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,472

Housing

A+
Home Value$282,400
Rent$1,190
Ownership44.3%
Zillow$290,656
Housing Units1,817
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity48.1%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking30.2%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death9,617/100K

Climate

Avg Temp14°F
Rain5.4 in/yr
Elevation34 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score2.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute11 min
Broadband67.3%
Internet Speed3 Mbps
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Utqiaġvik was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (500 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.