Living in Chena Ridge, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chena Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Chena Ridge has 5,881 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $133,775 (44% higher than the Alaska median), the median home value is $395,500, the median rent is $1,110/month.
Chena Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 5,881
- Median age
- 37.5State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $133,775State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $395,500State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,110/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Chena Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the Alaska median; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Chena Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chena Ridge the median home value is $395,500, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,110 per month, which is 14.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,600 a month in housing costs.
Chena Ridge median household income
The median household income in Chena Ridge is $133,775 and the income per person is $66,216. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Chena Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,717
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.3%
- Vacant
- 14.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.52
Chena Ridge demographics
- Population
- 5,881
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 2,333
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 11.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chena Ridge ›
Education in Chena Ridge
47.8% of adults 25 and older in Chena Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 23.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chena Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Chena Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chena Ridge | 5,881 | $133,775 | $395,500 | $1,110 |
| Ester | 2,752 | $53,272 | $255,400 | $1,208 |
| South Van Horn | 572 | $73,214 | $41,500 | — |
| College | 11,924 | $83,895 | $297,500 | $1,454 |
| Goldstream | 3,294 | $103,589 | $289,600 | $847 |
| Fairbanks | 32,083 | $73,534 | $268,400 | $1,496 |
| Farmers Loop | 4,954 | $109,950 | $279,800 | $1,406 |
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What is the median household income in Chena Ridge, AK?
The median household income in Chena Ridge is $133,775, 44% 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 Chena Ridge?
The median home value in Chena Ridge is $395,500, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Chena Ridge?
The median gross rent in Chena Ridge is $1,110 per month, about 14.9% of household income.
Is Chena Ridge, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the Alaska median; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%.
What is the median age in Chena Ridge?
The median age in Chena Ridge is 37.5 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Chena Ridge?
The average commute to work in Chena Ridge is 21 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chena Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Chena Ridge is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chena Ridge?
47.8% of adults in Chena Ridge 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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