At a Glance
Median Income
$93,854
$44,946 per capita
Home Value
$334,100
Zillow: $420,936
Median Rent
$967/mo
15.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
15.5% smoking rate
How Lazy Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lazy Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lazy Mountain a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lazy Mountain residents earn a median household income of $93,854 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,946. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% 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 Lazy Mountain is $334,100 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,936. Median rent is $967/month, with 15.7% 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 1989.
Education
36.8% of adults in Lazy Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lazy Mountain 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
Population1,472
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density25/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$93,854
Per Capita$44,946
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436
Housing
A+
Home Value$334,100
Rent$967
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$420,936
Housing Units685
Rent Burden15.7%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
Elevation2,143 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lazy Mountain was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.1% 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.