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Living in Sitka and borough

Sitka and borough is a city in the United States. The city had 6 schools in 2026. For Sitka and borough, owner occupation was 61.7%, and the vacancy rate was 17.3% in July 2026. Its population was 8,368 in July 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Sitka and borough?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Sitka and borough.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,341 per month, while the median home value was US$450,300 in July 2026. 47% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Sitka and borough yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,341/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent47.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct17.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Median monthly rent1,179 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables13Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

10% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 835 people of 8,368 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$101,727 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Sitka and borough is 6.8%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Sitka and borough 6.8%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd101,727 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct77.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct90.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct1.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct7.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct3.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary (regional)4,359 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov5Official
Unemployment rate6.78 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables13Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Sitka and borough. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Sitka and borough. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct94.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools6 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count10Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct21.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents7 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Sitka and borough when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesSitka and borough highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Sitka and borough highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego831Sitka and boroughrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents830.7 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting8Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute13.02 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct2.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct16.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Sitka and borough. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Sitka and borough.

Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M323.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M34.62 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm3,130 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul14.49 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature8.01 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan4.21 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Price8,368 residentsRaritan borough8,368 residentsMilan8,367 residentsSaint Francis8,372 residentsMount Joy8,364 residentsCountry Club Estates8,373 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Sitka and borough residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport90%Foreign residents 10%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents835 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables13Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population8,368 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey12Official

Is Sitka and borough a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker62%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 52–72%
Skilled employee72%strong on work, weak on safety · range 62–82%
Student62%strong on education, weak on work · range 51–73%
Family70%strong on safety, weak on cost · range 60–80%
Retirement55%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 43–67%
Foreign residents835 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population8,368 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
Households spending over 30% of income on rent47.02 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,179 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Median gross salary (regional)4,359 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · data.bls.gov
Unemployment rate6.78 %31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd450,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes61.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour70.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad9.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct3.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct6.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct52 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct70.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct10.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct34.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct89.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus4,555 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct7.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct86.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Sitka and borough?

The median gross salary is 4,359 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Sitka and borough?

The unemployment rate is 6.78 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Sitka and borough?

Police recorded 830.7 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Sitka and borough?

The published population is 8,368 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

How many foreign residents live in Sitka and borough?

835 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Sitka and borough a good place to live?

Sitka and borough may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Sitka and borough, United States: rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/sitka-and-borough/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  6. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  7. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  9. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  3. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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