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Soldotna, Alaska, in Kenai Peninsula county, is 62 miles SW of Anchorage, Alaska. The city is home to some 3,759 residents.
In Soldotna, about 55% of adults are married.
In 2000, Soldotna had a median family income of $52,372. Fewer people in Soldotna are poor than in most places in Alaska. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($6,050) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Soldotna. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 67% of the housing in Soldotna was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Soldotna, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.
In Soldotna, 84% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Soldotna let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Soldotna strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):
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|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Soldotna to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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