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Anchor Point, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County
Anchor Point, AK
At a Glance
How Anchor Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Anchor Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Anchor Point a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Anchor Point residents earn a median household income of $63,382 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,343. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,368 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anchor Point is $235,200 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,693. Median rent is $1,167/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Anchor Point reports 595 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,481/100K.
Education
19.5% of adults in Anchor Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anchor Point has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.