Best Places to Live in Nanwalek, Alaska

Nanwalek, AK is a small village on the Kenai Peninsula with a population of around 300 people. It is located right next to the ocean, and the abundant natural beauty of this area makes it a peaceful and relaxing place to live. The community is close-knit and everyone looks out for each other. There are plenty of outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, hiking, and beachcombing. Winters can be harsh but there are still many opportunities to get out and enjoy nature. The lack of technology allows for minimal distractions and one can truly disconnect from the rest of society and find peace in the simplicity of living here.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Nanwalek is 8.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Nanwalek jobs have decreased by 0.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Nanwalek's cost of living is 9.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Nanwalek's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Nanwalek, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Kenai Peninsula Borough remained overwhelmingly Republican, 64.5% to 31.8%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Nanwalek's population is 196 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 22.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Nanwalek is Real Estate: $112,700. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.3%.

SCHOOLS

Nanwalek public schools spend $18,405 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.9 students per teacher in Nanwalek. More Education

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Housing Market in Nanwalek

It's a good time to buy in Nanwalek. Home Appreciation is up 11.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Nanwalek is $112,700.

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