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Wales, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska
3.1
/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
274 sunny days/yr
1,249
Violent Crime/100K
1,483 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$38,125 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,249 violent crimes/100K (229% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$96,900
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
67.1%
3% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
112
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$96,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$435,931
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
67.1%
Owner-Occupied
32.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,061/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,194/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,467/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,941/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,304/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
67.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $96,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,931 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $1,061 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,194 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,467 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,941 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,304 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 67.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 112 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |