Wainwright, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
612 Population 59/sq mi density
$85,750 Median Income $27,123 per capita
$109,100 Home Value $290,656 Zillow
$765 Median Rent 46.3% income on rent
15°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$85,750 median income, 17.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,100 home value, $765/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Wainwright, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,750
14% above
$27,123 per capita
Home Value
$109,100
61% below
Zillow: $290,656
Median Rent
$765/mo
34% below
46.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
89% below
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
17.1%
375% above
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.5%
51% above
30.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
15°F

How Wainwright Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
114%
Home Value
39%
Rent
66%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
475%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wainwright a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wainwright residents earn a median household income of $85,750 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,123. The unemployment rate stands at 17.1% (375% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wainwright is $109,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,656. Median rent is $765/month, with 46.3% 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 1978.

Education

3.6% of adults in Wainwright hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wainwright has an average annual temperature of 15°F (-10°C). Winters average -11°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July.

Data Overview

People

Population612
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$85,750
Per Capita$27,123
Unemployment17.1%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$744M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,724

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,100
Rent$765
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$290,656
Housing Units167
Rent Burden46.3%

Health

Obesity48.5%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking30.7%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death19,918/100K

Climate

Avg Temp15°F
Elevation38 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score2.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute6 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed9 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Wainwright was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (512 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.