At a Glance
Median Income
$93,478
$45,252 per capita
Home Value
$438,800
Zillow: $374,592
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.8%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
14.0% smoking rate
How Bear Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bear Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bear Creek a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bear Creek residents earn a median household income of $93,478 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,252. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,829 business establishments, including 785 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bear Creek is $438,800 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,592. Median rent is $1,231/month, with 28.9% 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 2001.
Education
42.8% of adults in Bear Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bear Creek has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 69.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,360
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$93,478
Per Capita$45,252
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436
Housing
A
Home Value$438,800
Rent$1,231
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$374,592
Housing Units677
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain69.7 in/yr
Elevation293 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.8%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute12 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Bear Creek was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 785 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.