Fritz Creek, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,432 Population 45/sq mi density
$85,893 Median Income $46,374 per capita
$328,200 Home Value $505,601 Zillow
$1,292 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,893 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$328,200 home value, $1,292/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
43.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fritz Creek, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,893
14% above
$46,374 per capita
Home Value
$328,200
16% above
Zillow: $505,601
Median Rent
$1,292/mo
11% above
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.1%
28% above
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% below
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F

How Fritz Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
114%
Home Value
116%
Rent
111%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
128%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fritz Creek a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fritz Creek residents earn a median household income of $85,893 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,374. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% 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 Fritz Creek is $328,200 , 16% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $505,601. Median rent is $1,292/month, with 22.5% 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 1992.

Education

43.1% of adults in Fritz Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% above the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fritz Creek has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,432
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,893
Per Capita$46,374
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$3,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,200

Housing

A+
Home Value$328,200
Rent$1,292
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$505,601
Housing Units1,320
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity31.2%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,874/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Rain22.0 in/yr
Elevation1,255 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.1%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+16.5%
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 Fritz Creek was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (108 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% 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.