Wasilla, AK
Living in Wasilla
Bikeability27
Walkability66
Commute32
Public Transit28
Affordability52
Public Safety91
Airports55
Hospitals54
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools29
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation+2.6k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial6%
Native American6%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate37%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector63%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military2%
Sales and office24%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$243kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
37%Built 2000 or Later
$964Median Monthly Rent+$148 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K28%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas84%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wasilla
United States45
Alaska74
Anchorage Metro Area84
Matanuska-Susitna Borough9
Property Crime in Wasilla
United States48
Alaska68
Anchorage Metro Area83
Matanuska-Susitna Borough11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 38 | 0 | 2 |
| May | 49 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 35 | 2 | 6 |
| Nov | 21 | 1 | 11 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wasilla
Inland Flooding5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wasilla, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wasilla, AK
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School
1 miles, E
Wasilla Lake Christian School
2 miles, E
St Ann's Academy
2 miles, NE
Northern Light Mennonite School
6 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Wasilla, AK
Alaska Bible College
12 miles, E
Alaska Pacific University
29 miles, SW
University of Alaska Anchorage
30 miles, SW
University of Alaska Fairbanks
232 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wasilla, AK
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
7 miles, E
Alaska Regional Hospital
28 miles, SW
North Star Hospital
29 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Wasilla, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
33 miles, SW
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
153 miles, SE
Fairbanks International Airport
229 miles, N
Kodiak Airport
285 miles, SW