Living in Susitna North, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Susitna North · Census data 2020–2024
Susitna North has 1,566 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $55,357 (40% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $257,800.
Susitna North at a glance
- Population
- 1,566
- Median age
- 41.6State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $55,357State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $257,800State: $352,900
- Homeowners
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.9%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Susitna North a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Susitna North
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Susitna North the median home value is $257,800, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,821 a month in housing costs.
Susitna North median household income
The median household income in Susitna North is $55,357 and the income per person is $39,649. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Susitna North: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,563
- Owner-occupied
- 79.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.2%
- Vacant
- 58.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.41
58.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Susitna North has many vacation and second homes.
Susitna North demographics
- Population
- 1,566
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 650
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 21.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Susitna North ›
Education in Susitna North
19.9% of adults 25 and older in Susitna North have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Susitna North
- Unemployment rate
- 11.3%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 37.5%
- Drive alone
- 56.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.3%
Susitna North vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susitna North | 1,566 | $55,357 | $257,800 | — |
| Talkeetna | 944 | $69,167 | $280,300 | $1,114 |
| Willow | 1,815 | $89,000 | $313,800 | $1,375 |
| Trapper Creek | 491 | $73,207 | $198,900 | — |
| Fishhook | 5,819 | $111,375 | $416,300 | $1,837 |
| Tanaina | 9,646 | $105,536 | $328,500 | $1,398 |
| Meadow Lakes | 8,689 | $81,699 | $323,100 | $1,377 |
| Houston | 1,834 | $73,015 | $295,000 | $887 |
| Buffalo Soapstone | 739 | $68,750 | $289,300 | $791 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Susitna North: FAQ
What is the median household income in Susitna North, AK?
The median household income in Susitna North is $55,357, 40% lower 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 Susitna North?
The median home value in Susitna North is $257,800, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
Is Susitna North, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
What is the median age in Susitna North?
The median age in Susitna North is 41.6 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Susitna North?
The average commute to work in Susitna North is 35 minutes; 37.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Susitna North?
The unemployment rate in Susitna North is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Susitna North?
19.9% of adults in Susitna North 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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