Cooper Landing, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
231 Population 4/sq mi density
$140,500 Median Income $65,942 per capita
$404,500 Home Value $493,248 Zillow
37°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$140,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$404,500 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Cooper Landing, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$140,500
87% above
$65,942 per capita
Home Value
$404,500
43% above
Zillow: $493,248
Bachelor's Degree+
36.6%
9% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
13% below
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F

How Cooper Landing Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
187%
Home Value
143%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
109%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cooper Landing a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cooper Landing residents earn a median household income of $140,500 , which is 87% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,942. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Cooper Landing is $404,500 , 43% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $493,248. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

36.6% of adults in Cooper Landing hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cooper Landing has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population231
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans15.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$140,500
Per Capita$65,942
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436

Housing

A+
Home Value$404,500
Rent
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$493,248
Housing Units323
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity27.9%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation548 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+24.4%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute16 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Cooper Landing was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (47 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.