Wasilla, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,435 Population 762/sq mi density
$70,756 Median Income $40,192 per capita
$325,000 Home Value $425,040 Zillow
$1,104 Median Rent 33.7% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
498 Violent Crime/100K 2,646 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$70,756 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$325,000 home value, $1,104/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
498 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Wasilla, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,756
6% below
$40,192 per capita
Home Value
$325,000
15% above
Zillow: $425,040
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
5% below
33.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
498/100K
31% above
2,646/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
45% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F

How Wasilla Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
115%
Rent
95%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
236%
Crime
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wasilla a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wasilla residents earn a median household income of $70,756 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,192. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,829 business establishments, including 785 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wasilla is $325,000 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $425,040. Median rent is $1,104/month, with 33.7% 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 1993.

Safety & Crime

Wasilla reports 498 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,646/100K.

Education

18.5% of adults in Wasilla hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wasilla has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,435
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density762/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans12.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,756
Per Capita$40,192
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436

Housing

A
Home Value$325,000
Rent$1,104
Ownership52.1%
Zillow$425,040
Housing Units4,352
Rent Burden33.7%

Crime

F
Violent498/100K
Property2,646/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation348 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Wasilla was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 785 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.