At a Glance
Median Income
$46,550
$49,186 per capita
Home Value
$186,900
Zillow: $335,867
Violent Crime
406/100K
4,175/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
269 sunny days/yr
How Funny River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Funny River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Funny River a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Funny River residents earn a median household income of $46,550 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,186. 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 Funny River is $186,900 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,867. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Funny River reports 406 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,175/100K.
Education
21.6% of adults in Funny River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Funny River has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population1,127
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density42/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,550
Per Capita$49,186
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436
Housing
A
Home Value$186,900
Rent
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$335,867
Housing Units1,182
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent406/100K
Property4,175/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain23.1 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation294 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute39 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Funny River was built in 1999.
27.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
23.2% 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.
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