The Town FilesSusitna North, Alaska
Community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough · population 1,564 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $257,800
- Household income
- $55,357
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 69°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 41.6
Susitna North is a community of 1,564 people in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. The median home is worth $257,800, below the typical Alaska town ($289,500). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Alaska towns, better for a vacation home than 94% of Alaska towns, better for families than 89% of Alaska towns.
How Susitna North 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 Susitna North is worth $257,800, below the typical Alaska town ($289,500). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $55,357, which is more affordable than 13% of Alaska towns. 79.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Susitna North | Typical Alaska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $257,800 | $289,500 |
| Median rent | — | $1,146 |
| Median household income | $55,357 | $78,155 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 3.3× |
| Homeownership | 79.8% | 72.6% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 54.5% | — |
Who lives in Susitna North
| People | Susitna North | Typical Alaska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 | 37.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.0% | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% | 11.9% |
| Veterans | 21.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 37.5% | 7.4% |
| Average commute | 34.9 min | 12.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.3% | 88.6% |
Weather in Susitna North
July highs average 68.7°F and January lows 5.4°F. About 26.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 208 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Susitna North 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 Susitna North itself the ACS puts it at 11.3%.
Towns near Susitna North
- Talkeetna, AK12.5 mi · 1,055 people · home $280,300
- Willow, AK18.5 mi · 2,196 people · home $313,800
Susitna North questions
Is Susitna North, Alaska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Susitna North scores better for retirees than 72% of Alaska towns and quieter than 87%. 18.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.6).
How much does a house cost in Susitna North?
The median owner-occupied home in Susitna North is valued at $257,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,357, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Susitna North?
July highs average 68.7°F and January lows 5.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 26.5 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Susitna North get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Susitna North 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)