At a Glance
Median Income
$95,000
$41,322 per capita
Home Value
$311,800
Zillow: $375,242
Median Rent
$1,615/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
579/100K
6,733/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
33°F
200 sunny days/yr
How Knik-Fairview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Knik-Fairview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Knik-Fairview a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Knik-Fairview residents earn a median household income of $95,000 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,322. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% 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 Knik-Fairview is $311,800 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,242. Median rent is $1,615/month, with 31.3% 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 2003.
Safety & Crime
Knik-Fairview reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,733/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in Knik-Fairview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Knik-Fairview has an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 60°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
Population18,921
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$41,322
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436
Housing
A+
Home Value$311,800
Rent$1,615
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$375,242
Housing Units7,344
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent579/100K
Property6,733/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp33°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation164 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute40 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Knik-Fairview was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.3% 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.