Apartments for rent in Wasilla, AK

Wasilla is a small town in Alaska with slightly more than 9,000 residents. With an average age of just under 37, the town's population is middle-of-the-pack compared to other municipalities in the state, which has an average age of 35. Renters tend to be in the minority in the town, and 56% of residents own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $1,066 a month, which is $226 a month less than the state average.

Wasilla has a relatively high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have an Associate's degree (8%) compared to the national average (5%). Furthermore, 7% possess a Bachelor's degree and 2% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are two primary industries in Wasilla: healthcare and retail. Combined, these industries account for 13% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the town. With an average annual income of just over $71K, Wasilla workers earn less than the average Alaska resident. However, Wasilla's average income is nearly on par with the national average ($73,345).

Wasilla has an average commute time of about 32 minutes, slower than the Alaska average of about 20 minutes. Driving is the typical mode of getting to work, opted for by 31% of commuters, while public transportation isn't extensively used. Walking (2%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number does exceed the national average.