Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
17%
Wasilla
Wasilla, AK Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,245
Population
11,274
Renter Mix
49% Rent
The best of Alaska right in your backyard.
Suburb
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Outdoors
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Wasilla sits in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley about 45 minutes north of Anchorage, where the mountains feel close enough to touch and the outdoors are never far from your front door. As the headquarters of the world-famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, this city carries a deep connection to Alaska's wild spirit—one you’ll feel whether you’re exploring the trails at Finger Lake or grabbing groceries along the Parks Highway corridor.
Downtown Anchorage is an easy drive south, giving residents access to big-city amenities without giving up the quieter pace that makes Wasilla appealing in the first place.
The rental landscape here leans toward spacious options, with single-family style rentals, townhomes, and smaller apartment communities spread throughout the city. Renters tend to find more square footage for their money compared to Anchorage, making it an attractive alternative for those who want room to breathe. Whether you’re settling into a cozy studio or a multi-bedroom home, there’s a range of housing styles to suit different lifestyles. With the Menard Sports Center, local shops, and year-round outdoor recreation all within reach, Wasilla offers a grounded, practical take on Alaska living.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,096
Average: $85,536
Education
1,808
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,590
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wasilla has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Wasilla, AK is $829 for a studio, $1,234 for one bedroom, $1,447 for two bedrooms, and $1,852 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wasilla has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,234/month
644 Sq Ft
House
$2,593/month
1,578 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wasilla, AK is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-12
584 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
468 Students
Public
Grades K-12
186 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
435 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
340 Students
Public
Grades K-12
584 Students
Public
Grades K-12
186 Students
Public
Grades K-8
326 Students
Public
Grades PK & 6-8
719 Students
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
Public
Grades K-8
188 Students
Public
Grades K-12
584 Students
Public
Grades K-12
186 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
848 Students
Joe Redington Senior Jr Sr High School
Public
Grades 6-12
556 Students
Public
Grades K-12
84 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Military Bases
Airports
- Merrill Field
- Ted Stevens Anchorage International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.