Wasilla

Wasilla, Alaska Overview

With a composite score of 52.1/100 and a C+ grade, Wasilla ranks #7 of 20 cities in Alaska. Its strongest showing is in Outdoor Access (100/100), while Transportation (34/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Wasilla

Wasilla’s median income of $70,756 is 16% below the state median, but positive population growth of 3.7% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents.

Safety in Wasilla

At 558.6 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Wasilla sits meaningfully below the Alaska average of 724 — a 30% lower gap. The property crime rate is 3810.8 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Wasilla

The median home value is $325,000. Median monthly rent is $1,104. Renters spend 18.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Wasilla

The adult obesity rate in Wasilla is 38.4%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.6%. Residents report an average of 17.4 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Alaska ranks #30 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Wasilla

Wasilla has a high school graduation rate of 86%. The student-teacher ratio is 21.3:1. Per-pupil spending is $15,575. The city has 24 public schools serving 11,286 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Wasilla

Winters in Wasilla are cold, averaging 20.3°F. Summers average 56.9°F. Winters average 20.3°F. Annual precipitation is 48.8 inches. The mean commute time is 29.1 minutes, compared to 17.7 for Alaska overall.

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