Living in Lazy Mountain, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lazy Mountain · Census data 2020–2024
Lazy Mountain has 1,459 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $101,667 (10% higher than the Alaska median), the median home value is $352,800, the median rent is $980/month.
Lazy Mountain is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lazy Mountain at a glance
- Population
- 1,459
- Median age
- 41.6State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $101,667State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $352,800State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $980/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Lazy Mountain a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Alaska median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Lazy Mountain
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lazy Mountain the median home value is $352,800, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $980 per month, which is 15.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,268 a month in housing costs.
Lazy Mountain median household income
The median household income in Lazy Mountain is $101,667 and the income per person is $44,567. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Lazy Mountain: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 604
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.4%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.68
Lazy Mountain demographics
- Population
- 1,459
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 536
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lazy Mountain ›
Education in Lazy Mountain
33.7% of adults 25 and older in Lazy Mountain have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lazy Mountain
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 68.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Lazy Mountain vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazy Mountain | 1,459 | $101,667 | $352,800 | $980 |
| Sutton-Alpine | 1,598 | $75,119 | $236,200 | $961 |
| Buffalo Soapstone | 739 | $68,750 | $289,300 | $791 |
| Palmer | 6,268 | $72,201 | $294,900 | $1,125 |
| Farm Loop | 2,894 | $119,375 | $431,300 | $1,991 |
| Butte | 4,085 | $101,042 | $374,600 | $1,610 |
| Gateway | 6,845 | $137,772 | $446,200 | $1,741 |
| Fishhook | 5,819 | $111,375 | $416,300 | $1,837 |
| North Lakes | 10,223 | $101,679 | $357,600 | $1,441 |
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What is the median household income in Lazy Mountain, AK?
The median household income in Lazy Mountain is $101,667, 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 Lazy Mountain?
The median home value in Lazy Mountain is $352,800, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Lazy Mountain?
The median gross rent in Lazy Mountain is $980 per month, about 15.2% of household income.
Is Lazy Mountain, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Alaska median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Lazy Mountain?
The median age in Lazy Mountain is 41.6 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Lazy Mountain?
The average commute to work in Lazy Mountain is 29 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lazy Mountain?
The unemployment rate in Lazy Mountain is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lazy Mountain?
33.7% of adults in Lazy Mountain 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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