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Bear Creek, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,360
Population
35/sq mi density
$93,478
Median Income
$45,252 per capita
$438,800
Home Value
$374,592 Zillow
$1,231
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
166 sunny days/yr
1,012
Violent Crime/100K
1,012 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$93,478 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$438,800 home value, $1,231/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,012 violent crimes/100K (166% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$438,800
56% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
6% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.3%
5% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
677
Median year built: 2001
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$438,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$374,592
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
62.3%
Owner-Occupied
37.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,061/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,194/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,467/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,941/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,304/mo
Census median rent:
$1,231/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2001
Average age of housing stock: 25 years
Homeownership Rate
62.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $438,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,592 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,231 |
| FMR Studio | $1,061 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,194 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,467 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,941 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,304 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 62.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 677 |
| Median Year Built | 2001 |
| Rent Burden | 28.9% |