Living in Soldotna, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Soldotna · Census data 2020–2024
Soldotna has 4,485 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $56,280 (39% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $306,000, the median rent is $1,020/month.
Soldotna at a glance
- Population
- 4,485
- Median age
- 33.1State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $56,280State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $306,000State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,020/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 60.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.7%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Soldotna a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Alaska median; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Soldotna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Soldotna the median home value is $306,000, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,020 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,720 a month in housing costs.
Soldotna median household income
The median household income in Soldotna is $56,280 and the income per person is $34,672. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Soldotna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,046
- Owner-occupied
- 60.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.6%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.44
Soldotna demographics
- Population
- 4,485
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 1,802
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Soldotna ›
Education in Soldotna
22.7% of adults 25 and older in Soldotna have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Soldotna
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 57.9%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Soldotna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soldotna | 4,485 | $56,280 | $306,000 | $1,020 |
| Ridgeway | 1,997 | $90,391 | $303,900 | — |
| Kalifornsky | 8,663 | $93,508 | $336,800 | $1,394 |
| Kenai | 7,641 | $87,083 | $283,900 | $1,138 |
| Sterling | 6,323 | $102,415 | $353,400 | $1,248 |
| Funny River | 1,081 | $67,656 | $250,000 | — |
| Salamatof | 1,149 | $66,500 | $323,300 | $775 |
| Kasilof | 313 | $63,386 | $445,900 | $1,559 |
| Nikiski | 4,773 | $65,863 | $312,600 | $996 |
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What is the median household income in Soldotna, AK?
The median household income in Soldotna is $56,280, 39% lower than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Soldotna?
The median home value in Soldotna is $306,000, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Soldotna?
The median gross rent in Soldotna is $1,020 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Soldotna, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Alaska median; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Soldotna?
The median age in Soldotna is 33.1 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Soldotna?
The average commute to work in Soldotna is 14 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Soldotna?
The unemployment rate in Soldotna is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Soldotna?
22.7% of adults in Soldotna have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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