At a Glance
Median Income
$100,417
$42,916 per capita
Home Value
$266,800
Zillow: $420,936
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
15.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Knik River a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.9% (47% 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.
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 15°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population858
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,417
Per Capita$42,916
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436
Housing
A+
Home Value$266,800
Rent$1,250
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$420,936
Housing Units372
Rent Burden16.7%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
Elevation4,312 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute36 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Knik River was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.7% 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.