Valdez, AK

Valdez, Alaska

Valdez, Alaska, in Valdez Cordova county, is 129 miles E of Anchorage, Alaska. The city has a population of 4,036.

The People and Families of Valdez

In Valdez, about 59% of adults are married.

You'll notice more men than women in Valdez compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Valdez had a median family income of $74,188. People in Valdez generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Valdez than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Valdez gave more campaign money ($1,050) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Valdez is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Valdez Housing

Owners occupy 71% of the housing units in Valdez. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Valdez, 87% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Valdez, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 7%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 8%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Valdez, AK

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Valdez Almanac

Valdez Climate

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Valdez Public Libraries

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Valdez Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Valdez residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Valdez High Schools (2004)

VALDEZ HIGH SCHOOL
319 ROBE RIVER DRIVE
907-835-4767
Serves 300 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

CHUGACH EXTENSION CORRESP.
310 EGAN ST. 212
907-835-5528
A Title I school.
Serves 130 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 130

Valdez Colleges

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Prince William Sound Community College

(List of All Alaska Colleges)

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