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Big Lake, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,291
Population
29/sq mi density
$76,292
Median Income
$41,948 per capita
$286,600
Home Value
$375,242 Zillow
$1,165
Median Rent
36.1% income on rent
33°F
Avg Temperature
200 sunny days/yr
579
Violent Crime/100K
6,733 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,292 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$286,600 home value, $1,165/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$286,600
2% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,165/mo
0% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.8%
19% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,902
Median year built: 1991
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$286,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$375,242
Median Sale Price
$457,346
Median List Price
$379,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.8%
Owner-Occupied
22.2%
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:
$1,165/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
115 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
11.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$238
Active Inventory
27
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1991
Average age of housing stock: 35 years
Homeownership Rate
77.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $286,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $375,242 |
| Median Sale Price | $457,346 |
| Median List Price | $379,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $238 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,165 |
| 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
| Days on Market | 115 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 27 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $238 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,902 |
| Median Year Built | 1991 |
| Rent Burden | 36.1% |