Point MacKenzie, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
1,728 Population 11/sq mi density
$206,300 Home Value $375,242 Zillow
38°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Point MacKenzie, AK

At a Glance

Home Value
$206,300
27% below
Zillow: $375,242
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
89% below
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F

How Point MacKenzie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
73%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
236%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Point MacKenzie a Good Place to Live?

F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Point MacKenzie is $206,300 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,242. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Education

3.7% of adults in Point MacKenzie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Point MacKenzie has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,728
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female86% / 14%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$12,942
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436

Housing

Home Value$206,300
Rent
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$375,242
Housing Units291
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death9,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Rain14.2 in/yr
Elevation148 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute35 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Point MacKenzie was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
23.8% 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.