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Cost of living in Meadow Lakes summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Meadow Lakes. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alaska. Key points include:
The cost of living in Meadow Lakes is 118 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Meadow Lakes is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Meadow Lakes is $383,626.
The median income in Meadow Lakes is $81,699.
Meadow Lakes's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Meadow Lakes Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Meadow Lakes | Alaska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 122 | 100 |
| Services | 124 | 117 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 112 | 100 |
| Health | 127 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 113 | 100 |
| Transportation | 127 | 125 | 100 |
| Utilities | 122 | 116 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Meadow Lakes, AK Weather
The average high in Meadow Lakes is 44.5° and the average low is 25.6°.
There are 61.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 23.0 inches of precipitation each year with 90.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Meadow Lakes |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 44.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 25.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 61.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 23.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 90.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Meadow Lakes Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Meadow Lakes
The current population in Meadow Lakes is 8,689. The population has increased 31.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,689 | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 8,994 | 2.5% |
| 2022 | 8,773 | 4.9% |
| 2021 | 8,367 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 8,307 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 8,149 | 6.4% |
| 2018 | 7,656 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 7,665 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 7,694 | 3.6% |
| 2015 | 7,424 | 4.0% |
| 2014 | 7,139 | 10.3% |
| 2013 | 6,475 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 6,405 | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 6,224 | -6.2% |
| 2010 | 6,634 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Meadow Lakes
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Meadow Lakes is:
78.7% White with 6,835 White residents.
0.2% African American with 14 African American residents.
4.5% American Indian with 388 American Indian residents.
2.2% Asian with 189 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 27 Hawaiian residents.
1.2% Other with 100 Other residents.
9.0% Two Or More with 780 Two Or More residents.
4.1% Hispanic with 356 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Meadow Lakes | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.7% | 57.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.2% | 2.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 4.5% | 13.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 9.0% | 10.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Meadow Lakes
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Meadow Lakes is 46.3% female with 4,021 female residents.
Meadow Lakes is 53.7% male with 4,667 male residents.
| Gender | Meadow Lakes | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 47.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.7% | 52.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Meadow Lakes for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Meadow Lakes completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Meadow Lakes completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Meadow Lakes completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Meadow Lakes completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Meadow Lakes completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Meadow Lakes completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Meadow Lakes completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Meadow Lakes completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Meadow Lakes completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Meadow Lakes | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Meadow Lakes, Alaska
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4.1% of households in Meadow Lakes earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Meadow Lakes earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.1% of households in Meadow Lakes earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.1% of households in Meadow Lakes earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.2% of households in Meadow Lakes earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.1% of households in Meadow Lakes earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.7% of households in Meadow Lakes earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.2% of households in Meadow Lakes earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.4% of households in Meadow Lakes earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.6% of households in Meadow Lakes earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Meadow Lakes | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.1% | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.2% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.1% | 14.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 13.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.2% | 19.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.4% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.6% | 14.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
