Gateway, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
6,716 Population 366/sq mi density
$137,150 Median Income $50,265 per capita
$436,200 Home Value $420,936 Zillow
$1,612 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$137,150 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$436,200 home value, $1,612/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Gateway, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$137,150
83% above
$50,265 per capita
Home Value
$436,200
55% above
Zillow: $420,936
Median Rent
$1,612/mo
39% above
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
13% above
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F

How Gateway Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
183%
Home Value
155%
Rent
139%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
113%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gateway 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

Gateway residents earn a median household income of $137,150 , which is 83% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,265. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% 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 Gateway is $436,200 , 55% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,936. Median rent is $1,612/month, with 23.0% 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 2001.

Education

38.2% of adults in Gateway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% above the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gateway has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,716
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density366/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans15.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$137,150
Per Capita$50,265
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436

Housing

A+
Home Value$436,200
Rent$1,612
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$420,936
Housing Units2,071
Rent Burden23.0%

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
Elevation164 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute35 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Gateway was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% 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.