At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$37,281 per capita
Home Value
$278,600
Zillow: $420,936
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
14.9% smoking rate
How Buffalo Soapstone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buffalo Soapstone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buffalo Soapstone a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buffalo Soapstone residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,281. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% 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 Buffalo Soapstone is $278,600 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,936. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
28.7% of adults in Buffalo Soapstone hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffalo Soapstone has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population799
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density36/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans15.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$37,281
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436
Housing
A
Home Value$278,600
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$420,936
Housing Units418
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
Elevation829 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Buffalo Soapstone was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.0% 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.