Mill Bay, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kodiak Island Borough County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
3,541 Population 1,029/sq mi density
$94,359 Median Income $51,428 per capita
$430,600 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$2,777 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,359 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$430,600 home value, $2,777/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Mill Bay, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,359
26% above
$51,428 per capita
Home Value
$430,600
53% above
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$2,777/mo
139% above
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
8% above
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Mill Bay Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
126%
Home Value
153%
Rent
239%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mill Bay a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mill Bay residents earn a median household income of $94,359 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,428. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% 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 Mill Bay is $430,600 , 53% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $2,777/month, with 25.9% 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 1999.

Education

36.4% of adults in Mill Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mill Bay has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 75.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,541
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,029/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans16.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,359
Per Capita$51,428
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170

Housing

A
Home Value$430,600
Rent$2,777
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units1,664
Rent Burden25.9%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,976/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain75.6 in/yr
Elevation110 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute12 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Mill Bay was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (246 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
10.9% of residents are foreign-born.