Best Places to Live in Selawik, Alaska

Living in Selawik, AK is an adventure like no other. It is a small community located in the Northwest Arctic Borough, with a population of just over 600 people. The town itself lies on a little island, accessible by floatplane or boat from Kotzebue. Despite its size, Selawik has plenty of activities to offer residents and visitors alike. Residents can explore the nearby streams for fishing and hunting or take part in traditional subsistence activities such as berry picking and trapping. The town also offers access to some of Alaska's most stunning landscapes, from its expansive tundra to snow-capped mountains. With so much natural beauty and unique cultural opportunities, living in Selawik is an experience like no other!

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Selawik is 12.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Selawik jobs have decreased by 0.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Selawik's cost of living is 2.7% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Selawik's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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

VOTING

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

POPULATION

Selawik's population is 659 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 13.6%. 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 Selawik is Real Estate: $145,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 1.6%.

SCHOOLS

Selawik public schools spend $41,793 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.8 students per teacher in Selawik. More Education

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Housing Market in Selawik

It's a good time to buy in Selawik. Home Appreciation is up 1.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Selawik is $145,300.

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