At a Glance
Median Income
$91,250
$37,574 per capita
Home Value
$244,400
Zillow: $266,258
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
17.8% smoking rate
How Clam Gulch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clam Gulch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clam Gulch a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clam Gulch residents earn a median household income of $91,250 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,574. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,368 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clam Gulch is $244,400 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,258. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
22.9% of adults in Clam Gulch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clam Gulch has an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population294
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$91,250
Per Capita$37,574
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,400
Rent
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$266,258
Housing Units158
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,874/100K
Climate
Avg Temp34°F
Rain21.6 in/yr
Elevation278 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute39 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Clam Gulch was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.