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Diamond Ridge, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,338 Population 32/sq mi density
$80,417 Median Income $42,752 per capita
$312,200 Home Value $329,734 Zillow
$1,500 Median Rent 47.5% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
595 Violent Crime/100K 4,481 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,417 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$312,200 home value, $1,500/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
595 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Diamond Ridge, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,417
7% above
$42,752 per capita
Home Value
$312,200
11% above
Zillow: $329,734
Median Rent
$1,500/mo
29% above
47.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
595/100K
57% above
4,481/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
29% above
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
6% below
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
269 sunny days/yr

How Diamond Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
107%
Home Value
111%
Rent
129%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
129%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
157%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Diamond Ridge a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Diamond Ridge residents earn a median household income of $80,417 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,752. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% 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 Diamond Ridge is $312,200 , 11% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,734. Median rent is $1,500/month, with 47.5% 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 1993.

Safety & Crime

Diamond Ridge reports 595 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,481/100K.

Education

43.6% of adults in Diamond Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Diamond Ridge has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population1,338
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,417
Per Capita$42,752
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200

Housing

A
Home Value$312,200
Rent$1,500
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$329,734
Housing Units711
Rent Burden47.5%

Crime

F
Violent595/100K
Property4,481/100K

Health

Obesity30.2%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,874/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain29.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation880 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Diamond Ridge was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (115 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.