At a Glance
Median Income
$46,042
$27,225 per capita
Home Value
$245,000
Zillow: $420,936
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19.4% smoking rate
How Chickaloon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chickaloon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chickaloon 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
Chickaloon residents earn a median household income of $46,042 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,225. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% 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 Chickaloon is $245,000 , 13% 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 1988.
Education
24.9% of adults in Chickaloon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chickaloon has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 15.
Data Overview
People
Population318
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,042
Per Capita$27,225
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$4,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122
Housing
B+
Home Value$245,000
Rent
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$420,936
Housing Units270
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
AQI15 (Good)
Elevation1,931 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute12 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Chickaloon was built in 1988.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.7% 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.