Livability Score

85
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) C-
Highliner Coffee
Coffee Shop
Ludvig's Chowder Cart
Coffee Shop
The Backdoor Cafe
Coffee Shop
Big Brew Energy
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (16) A+
Russian Bishops House
Museum
Sitka Rose Gallery
Art Gallery
Coliseum Theatre
Cinema
Sitka History Museum
Museum
Artists Cove
Art Gallery
Odess Theater
Theatre Arts
Island Artists Gallery
Art Gallery
Sheldon Jackson Museum
Museum
Gallery By The Sea
Art Gallery
Russian Blockhouse
Attraction
Castle Hill
Attraction
Sitka National Historical Park
Attraction
New Archangel Dance Studio
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (10) F
Subway
Fast Food
Sitka Fry Bread Company
Fast Food
Ernie's Old Time Saloon
Bar
Ye Taco Loco
Fast Food
Harry's Soda Shop
Sweets
Pioneer Bar & Liquor Store
Bar
House of Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Eagles Nest
Bar
Fitness (4) A+
The Loft
Community Centre
The Cloud
Community Centre
Harrigan Centennial Hall
Community Centre
Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi
Community Centre
Groceries (5) F
Market Center
Grocery Store
Lakeside Grocery
Grocery Store
Rising Tide
Bakery
Evergreen Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Sea Mart Quality Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (22) A+
Baranof Elementary Playground
Playground
Castle Hill Park
Park
Moller Park
Park
Sitka National Historical Park
Park
Turnaround Park
Park
Kimsham Sports Complex
Park
Pioneers of Alaska Park
Park
Knutson Park
Park
Whale Park
Park
Shops (32) A+
GCI Store
Electronics
Galanin + Klein
Gift Shop
Stereo North
Furniture
Work & Rugged Gear Store
Clothing
Mountain Miss
Clothing
Bayview Outlet Store
Discount Store
Yellow Jersey Cycle Shop
Bicycle
Bear Country Convenience & Coffee
Convenience Store
Perfect 10
Beauty
Alaska Pure Sea Salt
Gift Shop
Grandfather Frost
Gift Shop
Sitka Bazaar
Gift Shop
Blue Eyed Bear
Fashion
Log Cache Gifts & Jewelry
Gift Shop
Bev's Flowers and Gifts
Florist
Wintersong Soap
Gift Shop
Old Harbor Books
Books
The Cellar
Clothing
Baranof Jewelers
Fashion
Russian American Company
Gift Shop
The Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Silver Basin
Houseware
Fur Gallery
Clothing
RadioShack
Electronics
Alaska Computer Center
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Sitka.
Public Transit Stops (54)
Stops & Stations A+
Baranof St / Sawmill Creek Rd
Bus Stop
Swan Lake Senior Center
Bus Stop
Crescent Harbor
Bus Stop
Biorka St / Sawmill Creek Rd
Bus Stop
Sitka Fine Arts
Bus Stop
Random House
Bus Stop
Monastery St and Arrowhead St
Bus Stop
Community House
Bus Stop
Kaasdaa Heen Cr / Indian River Rd
Bus Stop
Totem Park
Bus Stop
Sitka Tribe
Bus Stop
Verstovia St / A St
Bus Stop
Sitka National Historical Park
Bus Stop
Lakeside Grocery
Bus Stop
Center For Community
Bus Stop
Peter Simpson Rd / Indian River Rd
Bus Stop
US Coast Guard
Bus Stop
Sealing Cove
Bus Stop
Sitka Community Hospital
Bus Stop
Cascade Laundry
Bus Stop
UAS
Bus Stop
Sitka High School
Bus Stop
McDonald's
Bus Stop
SEARHC - Mt Edgecumbe Hospital
Bus Stop
Price St / Burkhart Dr
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Sitka is 141/100 - which is 9% higher than Alaska.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Sitka crime rates are 524 per 100k, which is 79% lower than Alaska
Property Crime
429 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
95 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Sitka is $81,708 - which is 10% higher than Alaska.
Med. Household Income
$81,708 A-
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Sitka Fire Hall
Fire Station
Harry Race Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Sitka home prices are $365,800 - which is 42% higher than Alaska
Home Price
$365,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B-

The Sitka graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Alaska
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (5) D-
Sitka Reach
Baranof Elementary
Blatchley Middle School
The Seer School
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary
High Schools (4) A+
Sitka Reach
Pacific High School
Sitka High School
Mt. Edgecumbe High School
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ratings B

Sitka has an overall rating of 73% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes B
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sitka? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Baranof Elementary Playground
      Castle Hill Park
      Moller Park
      Sitka National Historical Park
      Turnaround Park
      Kimsham Sports Complex
      Pioneers of Alaska Park
      Knutson Park

      Entertainment

      Russian Bishops House
      Sitka Rose Gallery
      Coliseum Theatre
      Sitka History Museum
      Artists Cove
      Odess Theater
      Island Artists Gallery
      Sheldon Jackson Museum

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Sitka Fry Bread Company
      Ernie's Old Time Saloon
      Ye Taco Loco
      Harry's Soda Shop
      Pioneer Bar & Liquor Store
      House of Liquor
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Sitka? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Sitka.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      14%

      12% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Sitka? The cost of living in Sitka is 141/100 - which is 9% higher than Alaska.
      Sitka
      141

      41% more expensive than average

      Alaska
      129

      29% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sitka? Sitka crime rates are 524, which are 79% lower than Alaska
      Total Crime
      524 per 100k people

      77% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 191

      77% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -76%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Sitka? The median income in Sitka is $81,708 which is 10% higher than Alaska.
      Median household income
      $81,70848% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,08238% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      23% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Sitka a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Harry Race Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Sitka home prices? Sitka home prices are $365,800 - which is 42% higher than Alaska
      Median home value
      $365,80098% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,15922% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      4% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Sitka have good schools? The Sitka graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Alaska
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      6% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      3% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Sitka a good place to live? Sitka has an overall rating of 73% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      5 total surveys

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