Living in Anderson, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Anderson · Census data 2020–2024
Anderson has 140 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $101,875 (10% higher than the Alaska median), the median home value is $192,000.
Anderson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Anderson at a glance
- Population
- 140
- Median age
- 34.8State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $101,875State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $192,000State: $352,900
- Homeowners
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Anderson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Alaska median; home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Anderson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Anderson the median home value is $192,000, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,750 a month in housing costs.
Anderson median household income
The median household income in Anderson is $101,875 and the income per person is $34,702. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Anderson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 103
- Owner-occupied
- 90.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.3%
- Vacant
- 58.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.79
58.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Anderson has many vacation and second homes.
Anderson demographics
- Population
- 140
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 29.3%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 43
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 20.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Anderson ›
Education in Anderson
19.7% of adults 25 and older in Anderson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Anderson
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 64.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 18.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Anderson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | 140 | $101,875 | $192,000 | — |
| Nenana | 479 | $57,446 | $90,600 | $1,337 |
| Healy | 670 | $125,000 | $309,200 | $575 |
| Chena Ridge | 5,881 | $133,775 | $395,500 | $1,110 |
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What is the median household income in Anderson, AK?
The median household income in Anderson is $101,875, 10% higher than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Anderson?
The median home value in Anderson is $192,000, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
Is Anderson, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Alaska median; home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
What is the median age in Anderson?
The median age in Anderson is 34.8 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Anderson?
The average commute to work in Anderson is 17 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Anderson?
The unemployment rate in Anderson is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Anderson?
19.7% of adults in Anderson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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