At a Glance
Median Income
$84,444
$66,128 per capita
Home Value
$555,600
Zillow: $374,592
Violent Crime
1,012/100K
1,012/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
233 sunny days/yr
How Primrose Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Primrose's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Primrose a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Primrose residents earn a median household income of $84,444 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,128. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below 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.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Primrose is $555,600 , 97% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,592. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Primrose 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
58.1% of adults in Primrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Primrose has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population125
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female25% / 75%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans68.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,444
Per Capita$66,128
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436
Housing
C+
Home Value$555,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$374,592
Housing Units71
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,012/100K
Property1,012/100K
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days233/yr
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation3,811 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+29.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Broadband44.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Primrose was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (62 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.
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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