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Meadow Lakes, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County
Meadow Lakes, AK
At a Glance
How Meadow Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meadow Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Meadow Lakes a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Meadow Lakes residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,498. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% 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 Meadow Lakes is $305,100 , 8% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,242. Median rent is $1,308/month, with 35.2% 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 2000.
Safety & Crime
Meadow Lakes reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,733/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Meadow Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meadow Lakes has an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.