Wales, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
286 Population 128/sq mi density
$38,125 Median Income $13,448 per capita
$96,900 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
28°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$38,125 median income, 14.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,900 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Wales, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,125
49% below
$13,448 per capita
Home Value
$96,900
66% below
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.6%
306% above
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
34.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
28°F

How Wales Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
34%
Poverty
172%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
406%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wales a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wales residents earn a median household income of $38,125 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,448. The unemployment rate stands at 14.6% (306% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 290 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wales is $96,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

0.0% of adults in Wales hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wales has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population286
Median Age20.7 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.7%

Economy

D
Median Income$38,125
Per Capita$13,448
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty21.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,447

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,900
Rent
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units112
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking34.8%
Heart Disease8.3%

Climate

Avg Temp28°F
Rain17.2 in/yr
Elevation177 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband67.1%

Did You Know?

The median home in Wales was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (586 miles).
11.7% of the population has a disability.