Livability Score

60
/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 D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) F
Crave Espresso
Coffee Shop
Crema Coffee House & Pastries
Coffee Shop
49th State
Coffee Shop
The Awakening
Coffee Shop
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Metro Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Perkup Espresso
Coffee Shop
Espresso Cafe
Coffee Shop
Perkup Espresso
Coffee Shop
On the Fly expresso
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) F
Stage
Theatre Arts
Wasilla Museum & Visitors Center
Museum
Old Houses of Wasilla
Museum
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Museum
Museum
Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry
Museum
Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry
Museum
The Valley Cinema
Cinema
Food and Drink (24) F
Mug-Shot Saloon
Bar
Brown Jug
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Donut King
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
KFC/A&W
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Sonic
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Brown Jug
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Carrs
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
House of Bread
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (24) A+
Carter Park
Park
Snider Memorial Park
Park
Iditapark
Park
Community Garden
Park
Nunley Park
Park
Wonderland
Playground
Lake Lucile Park
Park
Old Houses of Wasilla
Park
Veterans Wall of Honor
Park
Newcomb Park
Park
Cottonwood Creek Park
Park
Williwaw Community Park
Park
Alcantra Recreation Facility
Park
Memory Lake Public Access
Park
Shops (32) D-
Brown's Electrical Supply Co. Inc.
Home Improvement
Chevron Food Mart
Convenience Store
Alaska Industrial Hardware
Home Improvement
Tesoro
Convenience Store
Holiday
Convenience Store
Three Bears Alaska
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
PetZoo
Pets
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Sunsation
Beauty
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Speedway
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Bailey's
Furniture
Petco
Pets
GCI Store
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Computer Renaissance
Electronics
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Target
Department Store
Target
Department Store
The Last Outpost
Clothing
Zagg
Electronics
Du Jour Fashion
Clothing
AK Beauty Bar
Hairdresser
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commute D-

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Wasilla.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations D-
Wasilla
Transit Station
N Crusey St & E Lakeshore Ave
Bus Stop
Seward Meridian Park-and-Ride
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Wasilla is 122/100 - which is 6% lower than Alaska.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Wasilla crime rates are 3,599 per 100k, which is 41% higher than Alaska
Property Crime
3,058 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
540 crimes per 100k F
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employment C

The median income in Wasilla is $62,667 - which is 16% lower than Alaska.
Med. Household Income
$62,667 C-
Unemployment Rate
6.3% F
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
MSB Public Safety Building
Fire Station
Wasilla Police Department
Police
Wasilla Medical Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Matcom Public Safety Dispatch Center
Police
Alaska Center for Dentistry, PC
Dentist
Mat-Su Health Services Medical Clinic
Clinic
Ptarmigan Pediatrics
Clinic
Northwind Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Wasilla home prices are $258,100 - which is equal to Alaska
Home Price
$258,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
4.1x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools D+

The Wasilla graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% lower than Alaska
School Test Scores
44% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (25) F
Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School
Mat-Su Central School
Iditarod Elementary
Wasilla Middle School
Wasilla Lake Christian School
Tanaina Elementary
St Ann'S Academy
Twindly Bridge Charter School
Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Larson Elementary
Snowshoe Elementary
Fronteras Charter School
High Schools (9) F
Mat-Su Central School
Wasilla High School
Burchell High School
Wasilla Lake Christian School
Twindly Bridge Charter School
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ratings F

Wasilla has an overall rating of 31% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A-
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don't live here 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 26, 2019) Could be the worse place on the planet to live. Horrible winters, wet summers, and only two seasons. Avoid this place at all costs. The living conditions are awful, and the population of losers who live here are all depressed alcoholics, and meth heads. Most the people live here ...Read More because it's the end of the road on the Alaska Highway, and their junk cars cannot go any further. If it wasn't for the PFD, free money to live here, this place would be a desolate hell hole. Oh wait, it is regardless. Let's just say this, I'm out of here ASAP. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Wasilla? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Carter Park
      Snider Memorial Park
      Iditapark
      Community Garden
      Nunley Park
      Wonderland
      Lake Lucile Park
      Old Houses of Wasilla

      Entertainment

      Stage
      Wasilla Museum & Visitors Center
      Old Houses of Wasilla
      Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Museum
      Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry
      Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry
      The Valley Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Mug-Shot Saloon
      Brown Jug
      Wendy's
      Subway
      Donut King
      Dairy Queen
      McDonald's
      Raising Cane's

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Wasilla? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Wasilla.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      5% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Wasilla? The cost of living in Wasilla is 122/100 - which is 6% lower than Alaska.
      Wasilla
      122

      22% more expensive than average

      Alaska
      129

      29% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Wasilla? Wasilla crime rates are 3,599, which are 41% higher than Alaska
      Total Crime
      3,599 per 100k people

      55% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28

      55% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      24%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Wasilla? The median income in Wasilla is $62,667 which is 16% lower than Alaska.
      Median household income
      $62,66713% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,6509% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      36% higher than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Wasilla a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Wasilla home prices? Wasilla home prices are $258,100 - which is equal to Alaska
      Median home value
      $258,10040% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0086% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      13% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Wasilla have good schools? The Wasilla graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% lower than Alaska
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      8% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      24:1

      48% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Wasilla a good place to live? Wasilla has an overall rating of 31% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      31%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      10%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      6 total surveys

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