Glacier View, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Chugach Census Area County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
209 Population 1/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $62,192 per capita
$174,500 Home Value $420,936 Zillow
37°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$174,500 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Glacier View, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$62,192 per capita
Home Value
$174,500
38% below
Zillow: $420,936
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
20% below
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F

How Glacier View Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
62%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Glacier View a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Glacier View residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,192. 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 399 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Glacier View is $174,500 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,936. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

26.9% of adults in Glacier View hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Glacier View has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population209
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born14.4%
Veterans31.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$62,192
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,442

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,500
Rent
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$420,936
Housing Units248
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation4,175 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute25 min
Broadband67.9%
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Glacier View was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (87 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.372 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
14.4% of residents are foreign-born.