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Kotzebue
  • Town in Alaska
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Kotzebue

    C
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      C minus
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      unavailable
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      D+
    12. Commute
      A+
    Kotzebue is a town in Alaska with a population of 3,199. Kotzebue is in Northwest Arctic Borough. Living in Kotzebue offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families live in Kotzebue.
    Population
    3,199
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $246,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,463
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      59%
    • Own
      41%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      827.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      214.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      367.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      367.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      30.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      6%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      40%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Kotzebue

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $95,385
    National
    $69,021
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