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Unalaska, AK


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Unalaska, Alaska

Unalaska, Alaska, in Aleutians West county, is 795 miles SW of Anchorage, Alaska. The city is home to some 4,283 residents.

The People and Families of Unalaska

In Unalaska, about 21% of adults are married.

Approximately 56% of Unalaska is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the city is very American.

The people of Unalaska are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Unalaska had a median family income of $80,829. More so than most places, the people in Unalaska generally have good jobs with good salaries. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Unalaska.

Unalaska Housing

According to the 2000 census, 22% of the housing in Unalaska was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Unalaska, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Unalaska, 45% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Unalaska. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyUnalaska Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyUnalaska Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyUnalaska Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyUnalaska Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Unalaska Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Unalaska Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Unalaska, AK

Comparing Unalaska 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women98
Age of the Population49
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size62
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty56
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times104
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home22
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
People Living Alone810
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime69
Low Violent Crime46

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