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Soldotna, AK

Soldotna, AK.

Population: 15,395 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$377,988
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+19.7%
10-year appreciation
+44.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$377,988
House Price Index
383.3 (+3.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
40

Rents

Typical rent
$1,739/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
avalanche, earthquake, winterWeather, landslide, tsunami

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
32.9 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
10
Days with Good air quality
119

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Kenai Fjords National Park (44 mi)
Nearest airport
Corea Creek Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Soldotna Airport (SXQ) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
1.0 / 5

Migration

Net migration
+188 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Median annual property tax
$1,918
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
52.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,040
Average weekly wage
$1,090
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
102

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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