At a Glance
Median Income
$101,518
$41,599 per capita
Home Value
$361,900
Zillow: $420,936
Median Rent
$1,784/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
14.8% smoking rate
How Fishhook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fishhook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fishhook a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fishhook residents earn a median household income of $101,518 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,599. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% 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 Fishhook is $361,900 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,936. Median rent is $1,784/month, with 29.0% 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 2002.
Education
28.3% of adults in Fishhook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fishhook has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,461
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density84/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans14.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,518
Per Capita$41,599
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436
Housing
A+
Home Value$361,900
Rent$1,784
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$420,936
Housing Units1,974
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp36°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
Elevation3,686 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute38 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Fishhook was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.7% 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.