The Town FilesMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
112,988 people. The median home is worth $346,600 (typical Alaska town: $289,500) and the median household earns $94,031.
Towns in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knik-Fairview | 19,297 | $340,200 | $96,437 | 33.2 |
| North Lakes | 9,450 | $357,600 | $101,679 | 36.2 |
| Meadow Lakes | 9,197 | $323,100 | $81,699 | 38.1 |
| Wasilla | 9,054 | $358,400 | $67,234 | 34.8 |
| Tanaina | 8,817 | $328,500 | $105,536 | 35.0 |
| Palmer | 5,888 | $294,900 | $72,201 | 32.9 |
| Gateway | 5,748 | $446,200 | $137,772 | 33.8 |
| South Lakes | 5,229 | $377,500 | $98,141 | 34.2 |
| Fishhook | 5,048 | $416,300 | $111,375 | 39.4 |
| Big Lake | 3,833 | $298,700 | $81,406 | 38.8 |
| Butte | 3,589 | $374,600 | $101,042 | 42.2 |
| Farm Loop | 2,747 | $431,300 | $119,375 | 40.2 |
People and housing
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Typical Alaska town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $346,600 | $289,500 |
| Median rent | $1,299 | $1,146 |
| Median household income | $94,031 | $78,155 |
| Median age | 36.7 | 37.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 11.9% |
Jobs and pay
29,515 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,329 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 7 storm events in Matanuska-Susitna Borough from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Matanuska-Susitna Borough has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4904: Severe Storm |
| March 14, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4646: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4533: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3446: Covid-19 |
| August 22, 2019 | Fire | FM-5290: Deshka Landing Fire |
| August 20, 2019 | Fire | FM-5287: Mckinley Fire |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).