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McGrath, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Kenai Peninsula Borough County
McGrath, AK
At a Glance
How McGrath Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McGrath's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is McGrath a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
McGrath residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,653. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,368 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McGrath is $102,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $855/month, with 36.6% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
McGrath reports 647 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,157/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in McGrath hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McGrath has an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -6°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.