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Mountain Village, AK


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Mountain Village, Alaska

Mountain Village, Alaska, in Wade Hampton county, is 458 miles W of Anchorage, Alaska. As of the year 2000 census, 755 people lived in Mountain Village.

The People and Families of Mountain Village

In Mountain Village, about 39% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mountain Village had a median family income of $30,000.

Mountain Village Housing

An estimated 56% of living spaces in Mountain Village are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places. Living alone is quite feasible in Mountain Village, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Mountain Village, 18% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Mountain Village strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):

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Short Commute Times
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Top 1%trophyMountain Village Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Mountain Village, AK

Comparing Mountain Village to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population81
Female Share of the Population410
Well-Paid Single Men12
Racial Diversity12
Senior Citizens13
Age of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times106
Public Transportation Use85
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals107
Housing Recently Built95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing83
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Affordability of Rents26
People Living Alone12
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