Living in Wasilla, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wasilla · Census data 2020–2024
Wasilla has 9,720 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $67,234 (28% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $358,400, the median rent is $1,153/month.
Wasilla at a glance
- Population
- 9,720
- Median age
- 34.8State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $67,234State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $358,400State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,153/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 48.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Wasilla a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Alaska median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Wasilla
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wasilla the median home value is $358,400, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,153 per month, which is 34.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,170 a month in housing costs.
Wasilla median household income
The median household income in Wasilla is $67,234 and the income per person is $39,552. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Wasilla: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,437
- Owner-occupied
- 48.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.8%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.29
Wasilla demographics
- Population
- 9,720
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 4,183
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wasilla ›
Education in Wasilla
21.7% of adults 25 and older in Wasilla have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wasilla
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Wasilla vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wasilla | 9,720 | $67,234 | $358,400 | $1,153 |
| South Lakes | 6,180 | $98,141 | $377,500 | $1,178 |
| Tanaina | 9,646 | $105,536 | $328,500 | $1,398 |
| Meadow Lakes | 8,689 | $81,699 | $323,100 | $1,377 |
| North Lakes | 10,223 | $101,679 | $357,600 | $1,441 |
| Knik-Fairview | 19,972 | $96,437 | $340,200 | $1,588 |
| Gateway | 6,845 | $137,772 | $446,200 | $1,741 |
| Houston | 1,834 | $73,015 | $295,000 | $887 |
| Farm Loop | 2,894 | $119,375 | $431,300 | $1,991 |
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What is the median household income in Wasilla, AK?
The median household income in Wasilla is $67,234, 28% 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 Wasilla?
The median home value in Wasilla is $358,400, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Wasilla?
The median gross rent in Wasilla is $1,153 per month, about 34.5% of household income.
Is Wasilla, AK a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Alaska median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Wasilla?
The median age in Wasilla is 34.8 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Wasilla?
The average commute to work in Wasilla is 30 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wasilla?
The unemployment rate in Wasilla is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wasilla?
21.7% of adults in Wasilla 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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