At a Glance
Median Income
$95,587
$41,981 per capita
Home Value
$298,500
Zillow: $408,225
Median Rent
$1,393/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17.7% smoking rate
How Tanaina Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tanaina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tanaina a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tanaina residents earn a median household income of $95,587 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,981. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% 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 Tanaina is $298,500 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,225. Median rent is $1,393/month, with 28.4% 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 1994.
Education
25.5% of adults in Tanaina hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tanaina has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,738
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$95,587
Per Capita$41,981
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436
Housing
A+
Home Value$298,500
Rent$1,393
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$408,225
Housing Units3,591
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation453 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Tanaina was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.9% 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.