Sitka, Alaska

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  1. Overview - Life In Sitka
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Sitka
  3. Crime In Sitka
  4. Cost of Living In Sitka
  5. Gender In Sitka
  6. Household Income For Sitka
  7. Education In Sitka
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Sitka
About Sitka, Alaska
Is Sitka, Alaska a good place to live?
Sitka is a city in Alaska state in USA with a population of 8569 residents.. The poverty rate of Sitka is 6.6%, which is 53% lower than national average. The typical household in Sitka earns $81708 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 29.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Sitka, only 94% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Sitka remained 5.4%, which is 15% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Sitka, only 34% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 35% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Sitka is 133, which is 33% higher than national average. Median home value in Sitka is $365800 , which is 59% higher than national average. While median income in Sitka remained $81708, which is 21% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.
Population
8569
Unemployment
5.4%
15% NAT AVG.
Poverty
6.6%
53% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
7.5
Median Home
$365800
59% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$81708
21% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1159
0% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
133
33% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 15
Unemployed People
1 in 19
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 37
People Earning < $50,000
29.1%
People with <= High School
1 in 3.2
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.2
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs80%

Housing85%

Affordability60%

Safety60%

Amenities60%

Diversity90%

Education85%

Commute100%

Is Sitka, Alaska safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Sitka, Alaska is 8% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Sitka is 52% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Sitka is 1% higher than national average. You have 1 in 536 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 51 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
184
Violent : 16
Property : 168
Total Crime
8% NAT. AVG.
30% STATE AVG.
2161.7 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
52% NAT. AVG.
78% STATE AVG.
188 (per 100k)
Property Crime
1% NAT. AVG.
13% STATE AVG.
1973.7 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Sitka
Violent crime
1 in 536
Property crime
1 in 51
Robbery
1 in 2142
Burglary
1 in 476
Assault
1 in 857
Car Theft
1 in 779
Sitka : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Alaska 11 8 10 7 13
In USA 1373 1286 1384 1136 1255
Sitka : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Alaska 18 8 7 19 18
In USA 1488 330 685 1444 1326

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Sitka
Alaska
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 16 188 837.85 387.8
Murder 0 0 6.7 6.5
Robbery 4 47 97.38 73.9
Assault 10 117.5 578.94 279.7
Rape 2 23.5 154.82 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Sitka
 Alaska
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 168 1973.7 2260.52 1,958.2
Burglary 18 211.5 379.53 314.2
Larceny 139 1633 1611.69 1,398
Car Theft 11 129.2 269.3 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Sitka Alaska National Avg.
Services 110 112 100
Groceries 135 134 100
Health 152 150 100
Housing 164 136 100
Transportation 126 121 100
Utilities 140 150 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Sitka Alaska Country
Female 48.6% 47.8% 50.8%
Male 51.4% 52.2% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Sitka Alaska Country
Less than $10,000 2.7% 3.8% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 2.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.3% 6.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.5% 6.7% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.3% 10.1% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.4% 18.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 19% 14.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.3% 19.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.6% 9.6% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 6.4% 8.8% 8.3%
Education


Education Sitka Alaska Country
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 7.0%
High School or GED 25% 28% 27.0%
Other College 24% 26% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 22% 19% 20.0%
Master's Degree 9% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Sitka Alaska Country
White 61.5% 59.7% 60.1%
African American 0.4% 3.1% 12.2%
American Indian 11.1% 14.1% 0.6%
Asian 7.6% 6.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.2% 1.4% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.3%
Multiracial 12.1% 7.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 6.9% 7.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity