Apartments for rent in Soldotna, AK

Soldotna, a small town in Alaska, has a population of approximately 4,000. The town's residents, at an average age of just over 40, skew older than most cities in Alaska. Most residents own their homes in Soldotna, and 40% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $1,028/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Alaska. Each month, renters in Soldotna will save around $264 compared to the state average.

Soldotna residents have an average commute of about 16 minutes, longer than nearly 70% of cities in the state. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing means of commuting to work, chosen by 41% of workers, while public transit is not used widely. Few residents (3%) commute to work on foot, though the number is higher than the national average.

Many Soldotna residents work in one of four industries: healthcare, retail, entertainment, and education. Combined, these industries account for 27% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in transportation, as 6% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Soldotna workers earn an average annual income of just under $79K, less than the average Alaska resident. However, Soldotna compares more favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average, Soldotna has a relatively large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have a high school degree or GED (21%). Additionally, 9% possess a Bachelor's degree and 7% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.