Knik-Fairview, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
18,921 Population 257/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $41,322 per capita
$311,800 Home Value $375,242 Zillow
$1,615 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$311,800 home value, $1,615/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Knik-Fairview, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,000
26% above
$41,322 per capita
Home Value
$311,800
11% above
Zillow: $375,242
Median Rent
$1,615/mo
39% above
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
39% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F

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)

Income
126%
Home Value
111%
Rent
139%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Knik-Fairview 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

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 4.5% (25% above 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.

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 37°F (3°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population18,921
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans15.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$41,322
Unemployment4.5%
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%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Rain16.6 in/yr
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.
11.7% 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.