Moose Pass, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
79 Population 4/sq mi density
$113,889 Median Income $55,052 per capita
36°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$113,889 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
78.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Moose Pass, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$113,889
52% above
$55,052 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
78.4%
133% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12% below
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
36°F

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)

Income
152%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
233%
Unemployment
217%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moose Pass a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 7.8% (117% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population79
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$113,889
Per Capita$55,052
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership35.7%
Zillow$284,545
Housing Units221
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity28.1%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
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%
Broadband85.7%
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.
0.0% 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.