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Unalaska, AK

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Unalaska, AK

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 71
Population4,430
Foreign Born28.5%
Population Density43people per mi²
Median Age38.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

169/100

69% above national average

C+

The Real Cost of Living in Unalaska, Alaska

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $33k$61k
Comfortable $87k$128k
Luxury $139k+$216k+
Elite (Top 5%) $164k+$254k+
Affordability Ratio

89%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
5
Positive
9
Poor
0
Negative
1

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

0.8mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

0 within 20 miles

Airport

Unalaska Heliport

0.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Unalaska, AK

1.1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf0 
Camping20Nearest 1.1 mi
Marina4Nearest 0.7 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 792.5 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 2.6 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$114k+9.1%
52% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$507k
23% below US avg
College Educated
18.3%
48% below US avg
WFH
7.5%
48% below US avg
Homeownership
27.3%
58% below US avg
Median Home
$449k
59% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 91% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
2.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−76.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−66.4%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.12 / 1k Residents78% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−85.6%
Burglary
0.23 / 1k Residents91% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
0.23 / 1k Residents98% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.45 / 1k Residents84% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+6Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Unalaska, Alaska
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
A+
Great4.6% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (350% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season182 days286 frost-free
Annual Rainfall60.2"
Elevation62 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
A-
Resilient

Strong survivability profile. Good buffer from population centers, with manageable environmental and tactical risks.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great4113 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
A-
Good43.4/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A+
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D+
PoorTsunami
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 1790 mi · coast 1743 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$29.3M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T19:40:13.000Z

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