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Cantwell, AK

Cantwell, AK.

Population: 128 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Cantwell, AK is $256,300. Homes sell for a median $275,000 after a median 34 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$256,300

Median home value (Census)

34

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$256,300
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
$275,000
Median list price
$275,000
Median price per sqft
$344
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1

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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
7.8 : 1
Schools include
Cantwell School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · cold wave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · winter weather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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)
33
Days with Good air quality
361
Days with Moderate air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
54

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
297
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Denali National Park & Preserve (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Colorado Lake Airport (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-45 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
30.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.1%
Households with broadband internet
64.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,738
Average weekly wage
$1,294
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Construction

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

How it compares

CantwellState medianUS median
Median sale price$275,000$347,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days39 days51 days

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 Cantwell, AK?
$256,300 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in Cantwell, AK?
$275,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cantwell, AK?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Cantwell, 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 Cantwell, AK?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche.
What is the wildfire risk in Cantwell, AK?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cantwell, AK?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cantwell, AK?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cantwell, AK?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Cantwell, AK walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cantwell, AK?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cantwell, AK?
Regional Price Parity: 102.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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