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Bear Creek, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County
Bear Creek, AK
At a Glance
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)
Is Bear Creek a Good Place to Live?
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 5.3% (47% 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.
Safety & Crime
Bear Creek reports 1,012 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 166% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,012/100K.
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. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.