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Girdwood
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Alaska
U.S.
Median household income
$63,958
$60,356
$49,199
Median home price
$341,865
$265,257
$248,670
Cost of living
(% of national avg)
123%
117%
100%
Unemployment
6%
7%
5%
Violent crime index
(1 is lowest)
6
3
3
Days per year with some sun:
126
Days per year with some precipitation:
178
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Population: 1,855
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Based on zip code 99587
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