This is not subjective opinion but data-driven analysis of Alaskas least hip and trendy towns.
The scores are presented on a scale of 1-100, with higher numbers indicating better performance in each category.
The Young Singles Score of 43.40 suggests a moderate presence of young adults.
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The median home price in Wasilla is approximately $345,000.
Kenai
Kenai scores 9.71 on the Hip & Trendy index, placing it 24th on our list.
Its Vibrancy Score of 16.56 indicates minimal nightlife and entertainment options.
While the Young Singles Score of 41.67 is moderate, the overall environment isnt particularly appealing to young professionals.
The median home price in Kenai is approximately $295,000.
Healy Cantwell
The Healy-Cantwell area has a Hip & Trendy Score of 9.53, ranking it 23rd.
With a Walkability score of only 1.88, the area is heavily car-dependent.
The median home price in the Healy-Cantwell area is approximately $257,000.
Togiak Manokotak
The Togiak-Manokotak area comes in at 22nd with a Hip & Trendy Score of 8.79.
The median home price in the Togiak-Manokotak area is approximately $185,000.
Tok
Tok ranks 21st with a Hip & Trendy Score of 8.20.
The Young Singles Score of 31.61 is among the lower scores in our ranking.
The median home price in Tok is approximately $215,000.
Unalakleet
Unalakleet ranks 20th with a Hip & Trendy Score of 7.80.
However, its relatively high Young Singles Score of 48.77 suggests a younger population.
The median home price in Unalakleet is approximately $178,000.
The median home price in Adak is approximately $125,000, reflecting its remote location and limited amenities.
North Pole
North Pole ranks 18th with a Hip & Trendy Score of 7.67.
The median home price in North Pole is approximately $275,000.
Naknek King Salmon
The Naknek-King Salmon area ranks 17th with a Hip & Trendy Score of 7.64.
The median home price in the Naknek-King Salmon area is approximately $235,000.
Dillingham
Dillingham ranks 16th with a Hip & Trendy Score of 6.99.
The median home price in Dillingham is approximately $267,000.
Big Lake
Big Lake ranks 15th with a Hip & Trendy Score of 5.66.
The Young Singles Score is moderate at 44.88.
The median home price in Big Lake is approximately $285,000.
Kotzebue
Kotzebue ranks 14th with a Hip & Trendy Score of 5.25.
The median home price in Kotzebue is approximately $225,000.
Unalaska
Unalaska ranks 13th with a Hip & Trendy Score of 4.55.
It maintains a high Young Singles Score of 50.17, reflecting the demographic profile of seasonal fishing industry workers.
Old Harbor
Old Harbor ranks 12th with a Hip & Trendy Score of 4.39.
The Young Singles Score is moderate at 36.53.
The median home price in Old Harbor is approximately $195,000.
Bethel
Bethel ranks 11th with a Hip & Trendy Score of 4.20.
The median home price in Bethel is approximately $299,000.
It maintains a moderate Young Singles Score of 44.58.
The median home price in the Aniak-Lower Kalskag area is approximately $175,000.
Kwethluk
Kwethluk ranks 9th from the bottom with a Hip & Trendy Score of 4.00.
Its Young Singles Score is moderate at 38.83.
The median home price in Kwethluk is approximately $165,000.
Delta Junction
Delta Junction ranks 8th from the bottom with a Hip & Trendy Score of 3.81.
Its Young Singles Score is moderate at 43.10, potentially influenced by military personnel from nearby Fort Greely.
The median home price in Delta Junction is approximately $230,000.
Yakutat
Yakutat ranks 7th from the bottom with a Hip & Trendy Score of 3.52.
The median home price in Yakutat is approximately $210,000.
Willow
Willow ranks 6th from the bottom with a Hip & Trendy Score of 3.37.
The median home price in Willow is approximately $229,000.
They maintain a moderate Young Singles Score of 41.53.
The median home price in the Hooper Bay-Chevak area is approximately $155,000.
Selawik Noorvik
The Selawik-Noorvik area ranks 4th from the bottom with a Hip & Trendy Score of 2.20.
They maintain a moderate Young Singles Score of 40.27.
The median home price in the Selawik-Noorvik area is approximately $145,000.
Metlakatla
Metlakatla ranks 3rd from the bottom with a Hip & Trendy Score of 2.15.
Its Young Singles Score is relatively low at 31.32.
The median home price in Metlakatla is approximately $189,000.
They maintain a moderate Young Singles Score of 41.52.
The median home price in the Point Hope-Wainwright area is approximately $165,000.
