Cantwell, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Matanuska-Susitna Borough County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
121 Population 1/sq mi density
$41,000 Median Income $33,023 per capita
$221,400 Home Value $253,301 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
27°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$41,000 median income, 8.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$221,400 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Cantwell, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,000
45% below
$33,023 per capita
Home Value
$221,400
21% below
Zillow: $253,301
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
28% below
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
4% below
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
27°F

How Cantwell Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cantwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
79%
Rent
77%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cantwell 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

Cantwell residents earn a median household income of $41,000 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,023. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,824 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cantwell is $221,400 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,301. Median rent is $900/month, with 32.5% 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 1984.

Education

24.1% of adults in Cantwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cantwell has an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 15.

Data Overview

People

Population121
Median Age64.5 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans27.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,000
Per Capita$33,023
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$4,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122

Housing

B+
Home Value$221,400
Rent$900
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$253,301
Housing Units211
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity30.9%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,750/100K

Climate

Avg Temp27°F
Rain16.8 in/yr
AQI15 (Good)
Elevation3,823 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Cantwell was founded in 1930.
The median home in Cantwell was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (101 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
32.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.