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Bethel, AK
Bethel · Unorganized Borough · AK 99559
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Hard pass
Verdict
$150K
Median Price
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Walk Score
7/10
Schools
120 min
to Fairbanks
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
ASafety
92/100
B-Schools
70/100
B+Quietness
80/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score53/100
Our Take
Bethel is a remote, low‑traffic community with a single school and very limited amenities. It lacks walkability, public transit, and nearby job or shopping options, making it unsuitable for most people looking for a livable everyday environment.
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The Good
- ✓Low flood risk and low crime levels
- ✓Quiet, natural setting with outdoor opportunities
- ✓Single local school for elementary education
- ✓Low property tax rates typical for rural Alaska
Real Talk
- !Almost all errands require a car; no walkable streets
- !Limited local employment; many people commute far or work remotely
- !Medical facilities are minimal; urgent care is far away
- !High cost of imported goods and utilities due to remoteness
- $Expensive groceries and household items
- $Higher utility bills (electricity, heating) than in most U.S. cities
- $Travel costs for supplies, medical care, or visiting family
Best For
Nature loversRetirees seeking solitudeRemote workers with reliable internetLow‑crime, low‑cost of living seekers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Bethel, AK
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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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