At a Glance
Median Income
$140,722
$62,239 per capita
Home Value
$411,600
Zillow: $290,656
Median Rent
$1,148/mo
21.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.4%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
11.2% smoking rate
How Chena Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chena Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chena Ridge a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chena Ridge residents earn a median household income of $140,722 , which is 87% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,239. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,441 business establishments, including 247 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chena Ridge is $411,600 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,656. Median rent is $1,148/month, with 21.2% 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 1995.
Education
47.4% of adults in Chena Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chena Ridge has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C).
Winters average -8°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population5,927
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density163/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans14.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$140,722
Per Capita$62,239
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
A+
Home Value$411,600
Rent$1,148
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$290,656
Housing Units2,548
Rent Burden21.2%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp28°F
Rain11.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,309 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.4%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+26.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Chena Ridge was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 247 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.