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Wasilla, AK

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 44
Population9,435
Foreign Born1.2%
Population Density762people per mi²
Median Age35.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
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

103/100

3% above national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Wasilla, Alaska

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $18k$33k
Comfortable $63k$93k
Luxury $125k+$193k+
Elite (Top 5%) $146k+$227k+
Affordability Ratio

76%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
19
Poor
2
Negative
4

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

1.1mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

2.8mi

Airport

Wasilla Airport WWA

3.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Wasilla, AK

0.2mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf2Nearest 5.5 mi
Camping20Nearest 0.5 mi
Marina0Nearest 16.1 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 19.2 mi
Gun Range5Nearest 0.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D+
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$71k+1.8%
6% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$355k
46% below US avg
College Educated
18.5%
47% below US avg
WFH
5.9%
59% below US avg
Homeownership
52.1%
20% below US avg
Median Home
$325k
15% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
38.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+6.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−25.8%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.75 / 1k Residents10% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.54 / 1k Residents51% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+37.7%
Burglary
4.23 / 1k Residents68% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
28.28 / 1k Residents108% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.69 / 1k Residents39% 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 Wasilla, 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

Hardiness Zone5A~-17°F min
Growing Season153 days180 frost-free
Annual Rainfall36.7"
Elevation344 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
C+
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A-
Good29 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak762/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C-
Weak13 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorEarthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 1220 mi · coast 1220 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$161.0M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityAnchorage291k people are 29 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital565 miJuneau, AK
Nearest Prison11 mi5 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T09:55:04.000Z

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