Living in Knik-Fairview, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Knik-Fairview · Census data 2020–2024
Knik-Fairview has 19,972 residents with a median age of 33.2. The median household income is $96,437 (4% higher than the Alaska median), the median home value is $340,200, the median rent is $1,588/month.
Knik-Fairview at a glance
- Population
- 19,972
- Median age
- 33.2State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $96,437State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $340,200State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,588/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 84.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.9%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Knik-Fairview a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Alaska median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Knik-Fairview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Knik-Fairview the median home value is $340,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,588 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,063 a month in housing costs.
Knik-Fairview median household income
The median household income in Knik-Fairview is $96,437 and the income per person is $42,115. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Knik-Fairview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,438
- Owner-occupied
- 84.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.5%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.97
Knik-Fairview demographics
- Population
- 19,972
- Median age
- 33.2
- Under 18
- 31.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 6,696
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 13.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Knik-Fairview ›
Education in Knik-Fairview
20.9% of adults 25 and older in Knik-Fairview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Knik-Fairview
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 70.7%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Knik-Fairview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knik-Fairview | 19,972 | $96,437 | $340,200 | $1,588 |
| Wasilla | 9,720 | $67,234 | $358,400 | $1,153 |
| Meadow Lakes | 8,689 | $81,699 | $323,100 | $1,377 |
| Houston | 1,834 | $73,015 | $295,000 | $887 |
| Big Lake | 3,585 | $81,406 | $298,700 | $1,235 |
| South Lakes | 6,180 | $98,141 | $377,500 | $1,178 |
| Tanaina | 9,646 | $105,536 | $328,500 | $1,398 |
| North Lakes | 10,223 | $101,679 | $357,600 | $1,441 |
| Gateway | 6,845 | $137,772 | $446,200 | $1,741 |
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What is the median household income in Knik-Fairview, AK?
The median household income in Knik-Fairview is $96,437, 4% 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 Knik-Fairview?
The median home value in Knik-Fairview is $340,200, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Knik-Fairview?
The median gross rent in Knik-Fairview is $1,588 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is Knik-Fairview, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Alaska median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Knik-Fairview?
The median age in Knik-Fairview is 33.2 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Knik-Fairview?
The average commute to work in Knik-Fairview is 38 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Knik-Fairview?
The unemployment rate in Knik-Fairview is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Knik-Fairview?
20.9% of adults in Knik-Fairview 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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