Living in Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harding-Birch Lakes · Census data 2020–2024
Harding-Birch Lakes has 277 residents with a median age of 59.5. The median household income is $100,125 (8% higher than the Alaska median).
Harding-Birch Lakes is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harding-Birch Lakes at a glance
- Population
- 277
- Median age
- 59.5State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $100,125State: $92,788
- Homeowners
- 89%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Harding-Birch Lakes a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Alaska median; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Harding-Birch Lakes median household income
The median household income in Harding-Birch Lakes is $100,125 and the income per person is $62,183. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Harding-Birch Lakes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 520
- Owner-occupied
- 89%
- Renter-occupied
- 11%
- Vacant
- 80.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.77
80.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Harding-Birch Lakes has many vacation and second homes.
Harding-Birch Lakes demographics
- Population
- 277
- Median age
- 59.5
- Under 18
- 2.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 100
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harding-Birch Lakes ›
Education in Harding-Birch Lakes
17.4% of adults 25 and older in Harding-Birch Lakes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harding-Birch Lakes
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Harding-Birch Lakes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding-Birch Lakes | 277 | $100,125 | — | — |
| Salcha | 829 | $87,803 | $311,200 | — |
| Eielson AFB | 3,155 | $68,199 | — | $2,103 |
| Moose Creek | 507 | $91,250 | — | $1,487 |
| North Pole | 2,370 | $92,273 | $289,400 | $1,304 |
| Pleasant Valley | 790 | $218,389 | — | — |
| Two Rivers | 451 | $78,155 | $315,600 | — |
| Badger | 18,677 | $97,183 | $310,600 | $1,629 |
| Steele Creek | 5,928 | $121,364 | $348,400 | $1,223 |
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What is the median household income in Harding-Birch Lakes, AK?
The median household income in Harding-Birch Lakes is $100,125, 8% higher than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Harding-Birch Lakes, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Alaska median; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
What is the median age in Harding-Birch Lakes?
The median age in Harding-Birch Lakes is 59.5 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Harding-Birch Lakes?
The average commute to work in Harding-Birch Lakes is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harding-Birch Lakes?
The unemployment rate in Harding-Birch Lakes is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harding-Birch Lakes?
17.4% of adults in Harding-Birch Lakes 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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