What kinds of homes are in Whittier, AK?
Whittier, AK has 315 (±50) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 26 homes per square mile of land.
6.3% are detached single-family houses.
0.0% are in buildings of two to four units.
93.0% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 315 (±50)
- Detached houses
- 6.3%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 0.0%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 93.0%
Homes in Whittier by building size
| Building type | Whittier | Chugach Census Area | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 6.3% (±2.9 points) | 53.4% | 63.2% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 5.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 7.0% | 7.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 11.1% (±5.1 points) | 4.1% | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 6.0% (±3.5 points) | 1.7% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 75.9% (±8.6 points) | 7.6% | 4.9% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 17.6% | 3.9% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In Whittier, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Chugach Census Area (13.4%).
It is also higher than in Alaska (12.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Whittier
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier | — | 93.0% (±10.6 points) | — |
| Anchorage | 34 mi | 18.4% (±0.9 points) | Lower |
| Bear Creek | 46 mi | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | Lower |
| Seward | 51 mi | 18.8% (±10.8 points) | Lower |
| Butte | 53 mi | 0.6% (±2.3 points) | Lower |
| Gateway | 58 mi | 3.3% (±2.1 points) | Lower |
| Palmer | 59 mi | 22.7% (±3.2 points) | Lower |
| Knik-Fairview | 60 mi | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | Lower |
| South Lakes | 60 mi | 15.2% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Anchorage, AK (18.4%), Bear Creek, AK (0.0%), Seward, AK (18.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Chugach Census Area, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whittier | 93.0% (±10.6 points) |
| 2 | Cordova | 10.2% (±4.1 points) |
| 3 | Valdez | 5.0% (±2.3 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Whittier
How many homes are in Whittier?
Whittier, AK has an estimated 315 (±50) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in Whittier houses or apartments?
6.3% are detached houses and 0.0% attached houses, while 93.0% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Whittier?
0.0% of homes in Whittier are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Whittier city, Alaska (place:84510, in state:02).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .