Tazlina, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Copper River Census Area County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
377 Population 46/sq mi density
$120,625 Median Income $44,419 per capita
$275,000 Home Value $342,998 Zillow
$1,365 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
28°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$120,625 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$275,000 home value, $1,365/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Tazlina, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,625
61% above
$44,419 per capita
Home Value
$275,000
2% below
Zillow: $342,998
Median Rent
$1,365/mo
17% above
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
28°F

How Tazlina Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
161%
Home Value
98%
Rent
117%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tazlina 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

Tazlina residents earn a median household income of $120,625 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,419. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tazlina is $275,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,998. Median rent is $1,365/month, with 14.4% 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 1985.

Education

19.1% of adults in Tazlina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tazlina has an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population377
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans14.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,625
Per Capita$44,419
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$169M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093

Housing

A+
Home Value$275,000
Rent$1,365
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$342,998
Housing Units213
Rent Burden14.4%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp28°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
Elevation1,324 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute12 min
Broadband90.3%
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Tazlina was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (161 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.