Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Soldotna

Affordability in Soldotna

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Soldotna is $1,020 and the median household income is $56,280 annually, with renters making up 40% of occupied households. These figures provide helpful context when comparing the cost of market-rate housing against the income-restricted units available in the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Soldotna Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 86 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Soldotna

According to Walk Score, the area around Soldotna's assisted properties scores 36 out of 100 (Car-Dependent), with a Bike Score of 39 out of 100. No Transit Score is available. Most errands and trips will require a personal vehicle.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 8 public schools across 1 district serve Soldotna, including 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. Ratings and quality vary by school, so renters should check which schools are assigned to any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Renting in Soldotna, AK

The median household income in Soldotna is $56,280 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $1,020 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Income-based housing in Soldotna is limited, with 2 HUD-assisted properties and 13 total subsidized units available in the city. These programs tie rent to a percentage of your income, which can make housing significantly more affordable than market-rate options.

• Median household income: $56,280/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,020/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 40% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Both HUD-assisted properties in Soldotna have been mapped for flood zone data, and neither falls within a high-risk flood zone. Renters in these properties face low measured flood exposure based on available flood data.