Sitka, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
8,393 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$101,207 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$442,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$761 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,095 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sitka City and Borough
3
Alaska
6
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sitka City and Borough
5
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 13 21 33
Feb 9 17 34
Mar 10 14 36
Apr 7 2 42
May 6 0 48
Jun 4 0 53
Jul 5 0 56
Aug 8 0 56
Sep 14 0 52
Oct 18 1 44
Nov 15 10 37
Dec 14 14 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 51% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District A, AK State House District 2, AK
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Schools

Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary
9 miles, S • 3.2 star
Sitka High School
9 miles, S • 2.8 star
Blatchley Middle School
10 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
87 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
543 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
579 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Bartlett Regional Hospital
85 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
10 miles, S • 1 star
Juneau International Airport
85 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Gustavus Airport
86 miles, N • 1 star
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
95 miles, SE • 1 star
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