At a Glance
Median Income
$113,889
$55,052 per capita
Violent Crime
1,012/100K
1,012/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
78.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
233 sunny days/yr
How Moose Pass Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moose Pass's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moose Pass a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Moose Pass residents earn a median household income of $113,889 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,052. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,829 business establishments, including 785 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Moose Pass reports 1,012 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 166% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,012/100K.
Education
78.4% of adults in Moose Pass hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(133% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moose Pass has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population79
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans79.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$113,889
Per Capita$55,052
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership35.7%
Zillow$259,015
Housing Units221
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,012/100K
Property1,012/100K
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days233/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation1,374 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+78.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Broadband42.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Moose Pass 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.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 785 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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