State rank#2 of 30
Smallest county112,988 residentsAnchorage
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 02170
Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population112,988
Household income$94,031
Unemployment5%
Life expectancy76.2 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Matanuska-Susitna has 112,988 residents and ranks #2 by population among Alaska county equivalents. Median household income is $94,031. The annual-average unemployment rate is 5%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Alaska
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Matanuska-Susitna: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Matanuska-Susitna, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $346,600 median home value and $1,299/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $94,031, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Matanuska-Susitna may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, uninsured, and unemployment rate. College attainment is 24.4% and life expectancy is 76.2 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $94,031, rank #7 of 30 available Alaska counties.
- Uninsured: 14.7%, rank #11 of 30 available Alaska counties.
- Unemployment rate: 5%, rank #12 of 30 available Alaska counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Primary care access: 1 per 2,050 residents, rank #24 of 27; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $346,600, rank #23 of 30; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 76.2 years, rank #14 of 23; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Alaska
Rank and range use only counties in Alaska with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$94,031
$94,031; above the state county median of $80,959.
State rank #7 of 30 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$346,600
$346,600; above the state county median of $287,400.
State rank #23 of 30 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,299/mo
$1,299/mo; above the state county median of $1,290/mo.
State rank #16 of 30 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
5%
5%; below the state county median of 5.4%.
State rank #12 of 30 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
24.4%
24.4%; above the state county median of 23.3%.
State rank #14 of 30 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.2 years
76.2 years; below the state county median of 77.4 years.
State rank #14 of 23 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
18.6%
18.6%; above the state county median of 17.3%.
State rank #18 of 30 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
14.7%
14.7%; below the state county median of 16%.
State rank #11 of 30 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 2,050 residents
1 per 2,050 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 780 residents.
State rank #24 of 27 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 271 residents
1 per 271 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 233 residents.
State rank #17 of 29 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Matanuska-Susitna FAQ
Is Matanuska-Susitna a good place to live?
Matanuska-Susitna may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, uninsured, and unemployment rate. College attainment is 24.4% and life expectancy is 76.2 years.
What should I know before moving to Matanuska-Susitna?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $346,600 median home value and $1,299/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $94,031, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Matanuska-Susitna?
Matanuska-Susitna has 112,988 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Matanuska-Susitna?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 02170; the parent state FIPS is 02.
What is the median household income in Matanuska-Susitna?
The ACS median household income is $94,031.
How much does housing cost in Matanuska-Susitna?
Housing benchmarks are $346,600 median home value and $1,299/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $94,031, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Matanuska-Susitna?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 5%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
#1Anchorage288,976
#3Fairbanks North Star95,460
#4Kenai Peninsula60,413
#5Juneau City and Borough31,794
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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