Sutton-Alpine, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,361 Population 24/sq mi density
$73,553 Median Income $30,953 per capita
$213,100 Home Value $420,936 Zillow
$1,023 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$73,553 median income, 13.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$213,100 home value, $1,023/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sutton-Alpine, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,553
2% below
$30,953 per capita
Home Value
$213,100
24% below
Zillow: $420,936
Median Rent
$1,023/mo
12% below
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.1%
264% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F

How Sutton-Alpine Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
76%
Rent
88%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
364%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sutton-Alpine 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

Sutton-Alpine residents earn a median household income of $73,553 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,953. The unemployment rate stands at 13.1% (264% above 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 Sutton-Alpine is $213,100 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,936. Median rent is $1,023/month, with 30.8% 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 1990.

Education

13.1% of adults in Sutton-Alpine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sutton-Alpine has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,361
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density24/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,553
Per Capita$30,953
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436

Housing

A+
Home Value$213,100
Rent$1,023
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$420,936
Housing Units492
Rent Burden30.8%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation1,055 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute39 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Sutton-Alpine was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
23.1% 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.