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Valdez, AK

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Population
3,681
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
20 ft
Median Home Value
$313,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,481/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$99,271
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in AlaskaPopulation rankingHighest population places in AlaskaNearest larger communityAnchorage, Alaska100 miles away · 287,155 residents.

About Valdez

Valdez is a city in the Chugach Census Area, Alaska, situated at the head of a deep fjord in Prince William Sound. Named in 1790 by Spanish explorer Salvador Fidalgo, the town has developed into a major commercial and sport fishing port. Valdez is also an active cultural center, hosting the annual Last Frontier Theatre Conference at Prince William Sound College, and is served by local radio broadcasters KCHU and KVAK.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0rating

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