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Valdez, AK

Founded 1898Valdez–Cordova Census AreaElev. 30 m
Population
3,911
Median home
$312,400
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Valdez

Valdez is home to roughly 3,911 residents. Valdez was founded in 1898 and sits in Valdez–Cordova Census Area. The median age is 39.3 and the median household income is $97,067. Homes carry a median value of $312,400, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (76.5%). Around 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 12 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
3,911
Median age
39.3
Median household income
$97,067
Per-capita income
$49,754
Poverty rate
5.1%
High-school grad or higher
95.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31%
Unemployment
7.6%
Avg. commute
11.5 min
Work from home
3.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White76.5%
Hispanic or Latino6.9%
Black2.4%
Asian0.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts45.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance15.4%
Sales & office13.7%
Service13%
Production, transportation & material moving12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$312,400
Median gross rent
$1,463/mo
Owner-occupied
63%
Median year built
1980
Households
1,605
Avg. household size
2.4

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Valdez has 4 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading26%
Math11%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Valdez High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
George H. Gilson Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Hermon Hutchens ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Valdez Home SchoolOtherGrades -1–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime80% below national
Valdez78
Alaska740
United States386
↓ 40% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime81% below national
Valdez365
Alaska1,919
United States1,952
↓ 65% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Valdez Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Valdez.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Chugach County
AvalancheVery High
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low
Winter weatherRelatively Low
Coastal floodingVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Valdez is in Chugach County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Valdez was founded in 1898 and sits in Valdez–Cordova Census Area. Elevation ~30 m.

Map of Valdez
Valdez, AK
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Notable people from Valdez
William Allen EganKarl SuessdorfLee Wulff
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Nearby cities
Cordova (44 mi)Anchorage (99 mi)Palmer (99 mi)Wasilla (110 mi)Houston (121 mi)Seward (124 mi)

Common questions

Valdez — frequently asked

What is the population of Valdez, Alaska?
Valdez has a population of about 3,911, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Valdez?
The median home value in Valdez is $312,400, and the median gross rent is $1,463/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Valdez safe? What is the crime rate?
Valdez Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 78 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Valdez face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Chugach County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, landslide, cold wave.
How many schools are in Valdez?
Valdez has 4 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Valdez?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Valdez. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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