At a Glance
Median Income
$42,614
$35,210 per capita
Home Value
$238,200
Zillow: $253,301
Median Rent
$862/mo
37.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
19.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Susitna North a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 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 11.3% (214% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 15.
Data Overview
People
Population1,506
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans20.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,614
Per Capita$35,210
Unemployment11.3%
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%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp36°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
AQI15 (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.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.