Larsen Bay, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kodiak Island Borough County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
108 Population 27/sq mi density
$44,375 Median Income $45,276 per capita
$114,100 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$44,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,100 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Larsen Bay, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,375
41% below
$45,276 per capita
Home Value
$114,100
60% below
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
24.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Larsen Bay Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Home Value
40%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Larsen Bay a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Larsen Bay residents earn a median household income of $44,375 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,276. 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 475 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Larsen Bay is $114,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

10.5% of adults in Larsen Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Larsen Bay has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July.

Data Overview

People

Population108
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female32% / 69%
Foreign Born38.9%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,375
Per Capita$45,276
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,100
Rent
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units83
Rent Burden25.5%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking24.4%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death8,976/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Elevation19 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Larsen Bay was founded in 1974.
The median home in Larsen Bay was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (288 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
38.9% of residents are foreign-born.