Matanuska-Susitna County

AK · Pop. 90,728 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Matanuska-Susitna County is a mixed county in AK with a population of approximately 90,728.

$/Acre: $7,071

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 107 days

Broadband: 56%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 162.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax0.58%

Combined Sales Tax0.58%

Cost of Living Index123

Median Household Income$84,543

Poverty Rate22%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,071

Median Home Price$421K

Acres for Sale513

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season107 days

Annual Rainfall109.5 inches

Avg Summer High59°F

Avg Winter Low-8°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,389 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)351 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)2.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K794

Property Crime /100K794

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak