At a Glance
Median Income
$76,292
$41,948 per capita
Home Value
$286,600
Zillow: $375,242
Median Rent
$1,165/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
579/100K
6,733/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
33°F
200 sunny days/yr
How Big Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Big Lake residents earn a median household income of $76,292 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,948. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% 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 Big Lake is $286,600 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,242. Median rent is $1,165/month, with 36.1% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Big Lake reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,733/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Big Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Lake has an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population3,291
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,292
Per Capita$41,948
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436
Housing
A+
Home Value$286,600
Rent$1,165
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$375,242
Housing Units2,902
Rent Burden36.1%
Crime
F
Violent579/100K
Property6,733/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp33°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation179 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute40 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Lake was built in 1991.
25.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 785 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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