Anyone with info on Wrangell? (Anchorage, Petersburg: housing, rental, work)

[RN2travel2]

I have questions about living in Wrangell, have been to the normal sites and looked at information but would love info from someone other than the people who are trying to get me to sign on with them!

Can anyone give me information on the following:

Rental availability and costs?

Housing market? Have looked for Wrangell property at Alaska MLS and only one property there and its not for me.

Cost of living ie: food, fuel, utilities etc

I have spent a few hours there (ferry stop) but not enough time to make up my mind or get enough info to move from Anchorage so I need your help!

Thanks!

[Rance]

I lived there back in 1979 for a year. About 5 miles out of town, and worked for YACC. I was just out of highschool...but the place was wonderfull. I can't help with realtor info...just wanted to say it's was a very nice place. And I have yet to make it back. Weird.

[jmulterer]

We lived in Wrangell in 1999. Although it rained alot, the people were as friendly as you will ever find. A local businessman you can contact is Jeff Angerman at (907)874-3640. Jeff will give you the straight scoop about Wrangell and can give you every contact you will ever need. He owns Angerman's store which is an everything store (sports, fishing, wet wear, boots, literature).

I fully intend to visit Wrangell again. You might also check out Petersburg which is on the next island to the North. Just as nice scenery-wise but the people are just a little more standoffish. (My take, anyway.)

Good luck. If you call, tell him Jim Multerer says hi. His brother & I worked on a powerline in Wrangell. (Sadly, his brother died.)