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Fort Richardson, AK

Fort Richardson, AK.

Population: 5,015 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
383.3 (+3.0% YoY)

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)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively High
Top hazards
avalanche, winterWeather, earthquake, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
37.0°F
Average high
44.0°F
Average low
29.0°F
Annual precipitation
23.3 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
24
Days with Good air quality
297

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Alaska Public Lands (7 mi)
Nearest airport
Bryant Army Airfield (FRN) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Avg hospital rating
2.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,004
Households with broadband internet
87.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
118,987
Average weekly wage
$1,334
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
161

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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