Livability Score

53
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (2) F
Hunger Hut Liquor Store
Alcohol
The Hunger Hut
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Nikiski.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Nikiski is 122/100 - which is 5% lower than Alaska.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Nikiski crime rates are 1,933 per 100k, which is 26% lower than Alaska
Property Crime
1,394 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
539 crimes per 100k F
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employment C-

The median income in Nikiski is $58,804 - which is 21% lower than Alaska.
Med. Household Income
$58,804 D+
Unemployment Rate
4.6% F
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Nikiski Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Nikiski home prices are $239,800 - which is 7% lower than Alaska
Home Price
$239,800 A
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
4.1x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools F

The Nikiski graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than Alaska
School Test Scores
32% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Nikiski North Star Elementary
Nikiski Middle/Senior High School
High Schools (1) F
Nikiski Middle/Senior High School
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ratings N/A

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Nikiski? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Hunger Hut Liquor Store
      The Hunger Hut

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Nikiski? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Nikiski.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Nikiski? The cost of living in Nikiski is 122/100 - which is 5% lower than Alaska.
      Nikiski
      122

      22% more expensive than average

      Alaska
      129

      29% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Nikiski? Nikiski crime rates are 1,933, which are 26% lower than Alaska
      Total Crime
      1,933 per 100k people

      15% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 52

      15% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -19%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Nikiski? The median income in Nikiski is $58,804 which is 21% lower than Alaska.
      Median household income
      $58,8046% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,69111% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Nikiski a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Nikiski home prices? Nikiski home prices are $239,800 - which is 7% lower than Alaska
      Median home value
      $239,80030% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,31539% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      85%

      33% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Nikiski have good schools? The Nikiski graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than Alaska
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      32%

      33% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      5% higher than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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