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Wainwright, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County
Wainwright, AK
At a Glance
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)
Is Wainwright a Good Place to Live?
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 10.2% (183% 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.
Safety & Crime
Wainwright reports 1,490 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 292% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,348/100K.
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. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.