Living in Sunrise, Alaska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sunrise · Census data 2020–2024

Sunrise has 23 residents. .

Sunrise is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Sunrise at a glance

Population
23
Homeowners
60.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
60.9%

Is Sunrise a good place to live?

The weather is best in May to August.

Housing in Sunrise: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
23
Owner-occupied
60.9%
Renter-occupied
39.1%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes

Sunrise demographics

Population
23
Under 18
0%
65 and older
100%
Households
23
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sunrise ›

Education in Sunrise

60.9% of adults 25 and older in Sunrise have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Sunrise60.9%
Alaska31.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Sunrise

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.9%
Average commute
—State: 19 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
60.9%

Sunrise vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Sunrise23———
Anchorage288,976$103,284$395,900$1,489
Whittier411$62,500$83,800$961
Cooper Landing227$143,672$428,000—
Knik River883$109,464$304,400$1,375
Bear Creek1,732$95,774$474,500$1,363

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Living in Sunrise: FAQ

Is Sunrise, AK a good place to live?

What is the unemployment rate in Sunrise?

The unemployment rate in Sunrise is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Sunrise?

60.9% of adults in Sunrise 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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