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Knik River, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County
Knik River, AK
At a Glance
How Knik River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Knik River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Knik River a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Knik River residents earn a median household income of $100,417 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,916. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% 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 Knik River is $266,800 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,936. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 16.7% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Knik River reports 182 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,522/100K.
Education
24.2% of adults in Knik River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Knik River has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.