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Soldotna
  • Town in Alaska
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Soldotna

#2 in Best Places to Live in Kenai Peninsula Borough
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      unavailable
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A+
    Soldotna is a town in Alaska with a population of 4,370. Soldotna is in Kenai Peninsula Borough. Living in Soldotna offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Soldotna there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Soldotna. The public schools in Soldotna are above average.
    Population
    4,370
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $219,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $921
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      617.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      144.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      41.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      226.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,730.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      104.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      44%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Soldotna

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $60,833
    National
    $69,021
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