The Town FilesFarm Loop, Alaska
Community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough · population 2,747 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $431,300
- Household income
- $119,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 68°
- Snow a year
- 83 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 40.2
Farm Loop is a community of 2,747 people in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. The median home is worth $431,300, above the typical Alaska town ($289,500). It ranks better for families than 95% of Alaska towns, more upscale than 95% of Alaska towns, easier by car than 93% of Alaska towns.
How Farm Loop ranks
Percentile among Alaska towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alaska towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Farm Loop is worth $431,300, above the typical Alaska town ($289,500). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $119,375, which is more affordable than 40% of Alaska towns. Median rent is $1,991 a month. 88.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Farm Loop | Typical Alaska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $431,300 | $289,500 |
| Median rent | $1,991 | $1,146 |
| Median household income | $119,375 | $78,155 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.3× |
| Homeownership | 88.3% | 72.6% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Farm Loop
| People | Farm Loop | Typical Alaska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 | 37.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 24.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.4% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 11.9% |
| Veterans | 15.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 12.9% | 7.4% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 12.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.0% | 88.6% |
Weather in Farm Loop
July highs average 67.6°F and January lows 8.3°F. About 12.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 82.5 inches of snow (typical Alaska town: 64.0 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 187 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Farm Loop since 1950.
Severe weather in Matanuska-Susitna Borough since 1996
Matanuska-Susitna Borough has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Matanuska-Susitna Borough had 29,515 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,329 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Farm Loop itself the ACS puts it at 7.3%.
Towns near Farm Loop
- Palmer, AK2.9 mi · 5,888 people · home $294,900
- Gateway, AK5.2 mi · 5,748 people · home $446,200
- North Lakes, AK5.2 mi · 9,450 people · home $357,600
- South Lakes, AK6.2 mi · 5,229 people · home $377,500
- Fishhook, AK7.9 mi · 5,048 people · home $416,300
- Butte, AK8.9 mi · 3,589 people · home $374,600
- Tanaina, AK9.1 mi · 8,817 people · home $328,500
- Wasilla, AK10.7 mi · 9,054 people · home $358,400
Farm Loop questions
Is Farm Loop, Alaska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Farm Loop scores better for retirees than 63% of Alaska towns and quieter than 31%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.2).
How much does a house cost in Farm Loop?
The median owner-occupied home in Farm Loop is valued at $431,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $119,375, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,991 a month.
What is the weather like in Farm Loop?
July highs average 67.6°F and January lows 8.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 12.6 inches of precipitation a year and 82.5 inches of snow.
Does Farm Loop get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Farm Loop in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)