Wasilla, AK

Living in Wasilla

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 66
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Commute 32
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 52
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 31
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Schools 29
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Residents

10k Population +2.6k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated -6% (2010–19)
66% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial6%
Native American6%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate37%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$64k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector63%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military2%
Sales and office24%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$243k Median Home Value +$35k (2010–19)
37% Built 2000 or Later
$964 Median Monthly Rent +$148 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K28%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas84%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wasilla

United States45
Alaska74
Anchorage Metro Area84
Matanuska-Susitna Borough9

Property Crime in Wasilla

United States48
Alaska68
Anchorage Metro Area83
Matanuska-Susitna Borough11

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 1 10
Feb 20 1 9
Mar 27 1 7
Apr 38 0 2
May 49 1 0
Jun 56 1 0
Jul 59 2 0
Aug 57 3 0
Sep 48 2 0
Oct 35 2 6
Nov 21 1 11
Dec 18 1 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wasilla

Inland Flooding5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wasilla, AK

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wasilla, AK

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St Ann's Academy
2 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Wasilla, AK

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Alaska Bible College
12 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wasilla, AK

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North Star Hospital
29 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Wasilla, AK

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Kodiak Airport
285 miles, SW