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Susitna North, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Matanuska-Susitna Borough County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,506 Population 5/sq mi density
$42,614 Median Income $35,210 per capita
$238,200 Home Value $253,301 Zillow
$862 Median Rent 37.6% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
579 Violent Crime/100K 6,733 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,614 median income, 6.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$238,200 home value, $862/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Susitna North, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,614
43% below
$35,210 per capita
Home Value
$238,200
16% below
Zillow: $253,301
Median Rent
$862/mo
26% below
37.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
579/100K
52% above
6,733/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
35% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
269 sunny days/yr

How Susitna North Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
84%
Rent
74%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
178%
Crime
152%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Susitna North a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Susitna North residents earn a median household income of $42,614 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,210. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,824 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Susitna North is $238,200 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,301. Median rent is $862/month, with 37.6% 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 2001.

Safety & Crime

Susitna North 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

21.8% of adults in Susitna North hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Susitna North has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population1,506
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,614
Per Capita$35,210
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$4,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122

Housing

B+
Home Value$238,200
Rent$862
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$253,301
Housing Units1,466
Rent Burden37.6%

Crime

F
Violent579/100K
Property6,733/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,750/100K

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain26.5 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation1,566 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute31 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Susitna North was built in 2001.
41.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.