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Big Lake, AK

Big Lake, AK.

Population: 4,313 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Big Lake, AK is $294,800. Homes sell for a median $363,500 after a median 21 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, earthquake, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$294,800

Median home value (Census)

21

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$294,800
House Price Index (state)
412.4 (+8.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$363,500
Median list price
$416,950
Median price per sqft
$312
1-year sale-price change
-19.6%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
38
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
34

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$929/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$988/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,293/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,790/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,161/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
102.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.0 : 1
Schools include
Houston High School, Beryozova School, Big Lake Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, earthquake, winter weather, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Elmendorf Air Force Base (20 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
38.0°F
Average high
44.7°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.3 in
Annual snowfall
77.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
9
Days with Good air quality
322
Days with Moderate air quality
28
Highest AQI recorded (year)
141

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
829
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Alaska Public Lands (22 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
135
Nearest airport
Helio Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wasilla Airport (WWA) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
6
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ALASKA MEDICAL CENTER, ALASKA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, ALASKA NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+632 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1993
Housing built before 1970
12.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,208
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
67.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,505
Average weekly wage
$1,146
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
79

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Big LakeState medianUS median
Median sale price$363,500$347,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,208$2,096$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Big Lake, AK?
$294,800 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in Big Lake, AK?
$363,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Big Lake, AK?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Big Lake, AK?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,293/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Big Lake, AK?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, earthquake, winter weather, landslide, wildfire.
What is the wildfire risk in Big Lake, AK?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Big Lake, AK?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Big Lake, AK?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Big Lake, AK?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Big Lake, AK walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Big Lake, AK?
Good. Median AQI: 9. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Big Lake, AK?
Regional Price Parity: 102.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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