Anchor Point, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,291 Population 25/sq mi density
$63,382 Median Income $38,343 per capita
$235,200 Home Value $265,826 Zillow
$1,167 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$63,382 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$235,200 home value, $1,167/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Anchor Point, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,382
16% below
$38,343 per capita
Home Value
$235,200
17% below
Zillow: $265,826
Median Rent
$1,167/mo
0% below
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F

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)

Income
84%
Home Value
83%
Rent
100%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Anchor Point a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 7.6% (111% 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 $265,826. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,291
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density25/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans14.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,382
Per Capita$38,343
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200

Housing

A+
Home Value$235,200
Rent$1,167
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$265,826
Housing Units1,416
Rent Burden36.3%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,874/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Rain29.7 in/yr
Elevation425 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Anchor Point was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (114 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.