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South Lakes, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County
South Lakes, AK
At a Glance
How South Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Lakes a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Lakes residents earn a median household income of $89,632 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,248. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% 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 South Lakes is $367,700 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,225. Median rent is $1,191/month, with 32.9% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
South Lakes reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,733/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in South Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Lakes has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.