Employment
The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.
Housing
This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.
Amenities
A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.
Crime
This area is reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people and could signify that it is a dangerous place to live. Crime rates include both violent and property crimes.
Ratings
AreaVibes conducted surveys and polls with locals who live in the area. The results were not favorable for walkability of amenities, parks, public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.
| Statistic | Adak | Alaska | National |
| Average one way commute | 7min | 19min | 26min |
| Workers who drive to work | 33.0% | 68.1% | 76.4% |
| Workers who carpool | 12.8% | 12.5% | 9.3% |
| Workers who take public transit | 12.8% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 19.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Workers who walk | 20.2% | 7.9% | 2.8% |
| Working from home | 1.8% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
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