Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Klondike Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (15) A+
Valdez Museum
Museum
Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum
Museum
Dock Point Trail
Attraction
Valdez Civic Center
Cinema
Dock Point Trail
Attraction
Food and Drink (1) F
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (5) A+
Safeway
Grocery Store
Rogue's Garden
Grocery Store
Peterpan
Seafood
Solomon Gulch Hatchery
Seafood
Parks (13) A+
Meyring Park South
Park
Meyring Park North
Park
Ruth Pond Park
Park
Dock Point
Park
Shops (5) F
South Central Hardware
Home Improvement
RadioShack
Electronics
South Central Hardware
Home Improvement
Acres Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Valdez.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Valdez is 113/100 - which is 13% lower than Alaska.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime A+

Valdez crime rates are 469 per 100k, which is 82% lower than Alaska
Property Crime
365 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
104 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A+

The median income in Valdez is $93,281 - which is 25% higher than Alaska.
Med. Household Income
$93,281
A+
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Valdez Post
Police
Foothills Dentistry
Dentist
Valdez Fire Department
Fire Station
Valdez Fire Department
Ambulance Station
Valdez Chiropractic Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Valdez home prices are $168,900 - which is 34% lower than Alaska
Home Price
$168,900
C+
Home Appreciation Rate
-12%
F
Home Affordability
1.8x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools B

The Valdez graduation rate is 94% - which is 7% higher than Alaska
School Test Scores
50%
D-
High School Grad. Rates
94%
A+
Elementary Schools (3) F
George H. Gilson Middle School
Hermon Hutchens Elementary
Valdez Home School
High Schools (2) F
Valdez High School
Valdez Home School
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ratings A-

Valdez has an overall rating of 77% from 1 reviews.
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Valdez? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Meyring Park South
      Meyring Park North
      Ruth Pond Park
      Dock Point

      Entertainment

      Valdez Museum
      Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum
      Dock Point Trail
      Valdez Civic Center
      Dock Point Trail

      Food & Drink

      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Valdez? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Valdez.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Valdez a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors