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Valdez, Alaska, in Valdez Cordova county, is 129 miles E of Anchorage, Alaska. The city has a population of 4,036.
In Valdez, about 59% of adults are married.
You'll notice more men than women in Valdez compared to most places.
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.
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.
Valdez is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.
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.
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.
Valdez strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):
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| 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% | |
Comparing Valdez to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):
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