Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Wasilla

Affordability in Wasilla, AK

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Wasilla is $1,153 per month and the median household income is $67,234 per year. Just over half of residents -- 52% -- are renters, making access to income-restricted housing an important resource for a large share of the community.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Wasilla Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 498 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Wasilla

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Wasilla has a Walk Score of 41 ("Car-Dependent") and a Bike Score of 61. No Transit Score is available. Most errands will require a car, though biking is a more viable option for some trips.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 26 schools across 1 district serve Wasilla, including 15 elementary, 1 middle, and 10 high schools. Ratings and offerings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Wasilla

The median household income in Wasilla is $67,234 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent is $1,153 per month, per the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Wasilla can help renters whose incomes fall below area limits. Wasilla has 6 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 131 units available across the city.

• Median household income: $67,234/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,153/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of renter households: 52% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable rental properties in Wasilla: 6
• Total income-restricted units: 131

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 6 HUD-assisted properties in Wasilla have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a low level of flood exposure for renters considering these properties.