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Akutan, AK
Akutan · AK 99550
Updated October 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$190K
Median Price
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Walk Score
5/10
Schools
120 min
to Nearest city: Nome
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
ASafety
92/100
D+Schools
50/100
B+Quietness
80/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score50/100
Our Take
Akutan offers stunning scenery and a tight-knit, quiet community, but its isolation means limited services, few local jobs, and higher costs for many goods. If you thrive in remote, nature‑heavy living and can manage the lack of amenities, it might work; otherwise it could feel restrictive.
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The Good
- ✓Close‑knit community with strong local bonds
- ✓Abundant natural beauty and outdoor recreation
- ✓Low property crime risk
- ✓Low flood risk
Real Talk
- !Limited access to grocery stores, pharmacies, and hospitals
- !Few local employment opportunities; most jobs require long commutes
- !Very small school population may mean limited resources
- !Higher cost of living for non‑local goods due to shipping
- $Shipping costs for groceries and supplies
- $Maintenance costs for homes in harsh weather
- $Potential higher insurance premiums for remote locations
Best For
Remote livingNature loversRetireesSmall‑town community
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Akutan, AK
A
Safety grade
Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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