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Wrangell, AK
Wrangell · AK 99929
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$250K
Median Price
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Walk Score
8/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
ASafety
92/100
B+Schools
80/100
AQuietness
90/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score71/100
Our Take
Wrangell offers solid schools and a low crime rate, but the lack of walkability, limited amenities, and extreme weather make it a tough fit for most families or remote workers. If you’re prepared for a car‑centric lifestyle and long travel for groceries or healthcare, it could work, but the isolation is a hard reality to live with.
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The Good
- ✓Excellent public schools (average rating 8/10)
- ✓Low crime rates
- ✓Affordable housing compared to coastal Alaskan towns
- ✓Abundant outdoor recreation (fishing, hiking, wildlife)
Real Talk
- !Everything you need (groceries, pharmacy, hospital) requires a car – public transit is practically nonexistent
- !Harsh, long winters mean roads can be impassable for weeks
- !Health care facilities are limited; serious medical issues often require travel to Anchorage or Seattle
- !Utility costs (electricity, gas, internet) are high due to remote location
- $Higher cost of shipping groceries and household goods
- $Frequent travel to larger cities for specialized services
- $Insurance premiums for isolated communities
Best For
Families with good schoolsOutdoor enthusiastsLow cost of living seekersThose who can tolerate long commutes for services
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Wrangell, 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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