At a Glance
Median Income
$81,250
$34,498 per capita
Home Value
$305,100
Zillow: $375,242
Median Rent
$1,308/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Meadow Lakes a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 5.0% (39% above 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.
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 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,994
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density119/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans15.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$34,498
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436
Housing
A+
Home Value$305,100
Rent$1,308
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$375,242
Housing Units3,814
Rent Burden35.2%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation372 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute38 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Meadow Lakes was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.8% 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.