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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sitka? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Baranof Elementary Playground
      Castle Hill Park
      Moller Park
      Sitka National Historical Park
      Turnaround Park
      Kimsham Sports Complex
      Pioneers of Alaska Park
      Knutson Park

      Entertainment

      Russian Bishops House
      Sitka Rose Gallery
      Coliseum Theatre
      Sitka History Museum
      Artists Cove
      Odess Theater
      Island Artists Gallery
      Sheldon Jackson Museum

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Sitka Fry Bread Company
      Ernie's Old Time Saloon
      Ye Taco Loco
      Harry's Soda Shop
      Pioneer Bar & Liquor Store
      House of Liquor
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Sitka? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Sitka.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      14%

      12% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Sitka? The cost of living in Sitka is 133/100 - which is 9% higher than Alaska.
      Sitka
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      Alaska
      122

      22% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sitka? Sitka crime rates are 831, which are 66% lower than Alaska
      Total Crime
      831 per 100k people

      61% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 121  

      61% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -22%

      Year over year crime is down

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Sitka? The median income in Sitka is $119,471 which is 7% higher than Alaska.
      Median household income
      $119,47147% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $62,07838% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      22% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Harry Race Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Sitka home prices? Sitka home prices are $657,945 - which is 42% higher than Alaska
      Median home value
      $657,945101% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,72319% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      4% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Sitka have good schools? The Sitka graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Alaska
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      6% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      3% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Sitka a good place to live? Sitka has an overall rating of 73% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      5 total surveys

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