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Fishhook, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
5,461 Population 84/sq mi density
$101,518 Median Income $41,599 per capita
$361,900 Home Value $420,936 Zillow
$1,784 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 200 sunny days/yr
182 Violent Crime/100K 2,522 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$101,518 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$361,900 home value, $1,784/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Fishhook, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,518
35% above
$41,599 per capita
Home Value
$361,900
28% above
Zillow: $420,936
Median Rent
$1,784/mo
53% above
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
182/100K
52% below
2,522/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
16% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
200 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
135%
Home Value
128%
Rent
153%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
84%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fishhook a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
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 3.0% (17% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Fishhook reports 182 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,522/100K.

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. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population5,461
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density84/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,518
Per Capita$41,599
Unemployment3.0%
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%

Crime

F
Violent182/100K
Property2,522/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI21 (Good)
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.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 785 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.