At a Glance
Median Income
$102,785
$43,897 per capita
Home Value
$338,900
Zillow: $408,225
Median Rent
$1,459/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
16.4% smoking rate
How North Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Lakes a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Lakes residents earn a median household income of $102,785 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,897. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% 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 North Lakes is $338,900 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,225. Median rent is $1,459/month, with 26.8% 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 1996.
Education
26.9% of adults in North Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North 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
Population10,583
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density683/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$102,785
Per Capita$43,897
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436
Housing
A+
Home Value$338,900
Rent$1,459
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$408,225
Housing Units3,899
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation446 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in North Lakes was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.2% 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.