Best Places to Live in Nuiqsut, Alaska

Living in Nuiqsut, AK is an experience unlike any other. Located on the Colville River Delta, it is a small village of just over 400 people that has remained largely unchanged for centuries. The local people are friendly and welcoming, keeping traditional customs alive to this day. Life in Nuiqsut revolves around subsistence activities such as fishing and hunting for caribou, moose and bear. There is also a deep-rooted connection to the land – with the tundra providing food, shelter and cultural identity for many generations of Inupiat Eskimos. Life here means embracing the remoteness and beauty of nature while also taking advantage of modern amenities such as television and internet access. Despite its many challenges, life in Nuiqsut provides an opportunity to connect deeply with nature and experience a unique way of life rooted in tradition.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Nuiqsut is 6.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Nuiqsut jobs have decreased by 3.5%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Nuiqsut's cost of living is 0.9% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Nuiqsut's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, North Slope Borough remained moderately Democratic, 50.1% to 43.1%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Nuiqsut's population is 751 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 41.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 0.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Nuiqsut is Real Estate: $110,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 1.6%.

SCHOOLS

Nuiqsut public schools spend $37,254 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12.4 students per teacher in Nuiqsut. More Education

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Housing Market in Nuiqsut

It's a good time to buy in Nuiqsut. Home Appreciation is up 1.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Nuiqsut is $110,200.

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