How many renters in Big Lake, AK pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.7% (±25.4 points) of renting households in Big Lake, AK spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.7% (±25.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.0% (±18.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.0% (±7.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Big Lake
| Share of income spent on rent | Big Lake | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.5% (±9.8 points) | 13.7% | 16.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.0% (±16.0 points) | 13.1% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.8% (±8.1 points) | 11.8% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.0% (±6.1 points) | 8.7% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.7% (±17.4 points) | 11.5% | 9.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.0% (±18.5 points) | 41.1% | 35.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Big Lake against Matanuska-Susitna Borough, its state and the nation
| Big Lake | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.7% (±25.4 points) | 52.6% (±4.5 points) | 44.7% (±1.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.0% (±18.5 points) | 41.1% (±3.7 points) | 35.1% (±1.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.0% (±7.4 points) | 31.2% (±1.6 points) | 27.7% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,719 (±$13,110) | $52,324 (±$4,825) | $64,073 (±$1,408) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,235 (±$127) | $1,299 (±$55) | $1,419 (±$23) | $1,413 |
In Big Lake, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Matanuska-Susitna Borough (52.6%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (44.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Big Lake ranks 5 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 30 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Big Lake
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Lake | — | 58.7% (±25.4 points) | — |
| Houston | 9.0 mi | 51.0% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Knik-Fairview | 12 mi | 52.5% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Point MacKenzie | 12 mi | 65.4% (±77.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meadow Lakes | 15 mi | 53.4% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wasilla | 18 mi | 64.8% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tanaina | 20 mi | 40.8% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Lakes | 22 mi | 56.2% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Lakes | 23 mi | 43.0% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Matanuska-Susitna Borough, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Susitna North | 87.6% (±37.6 points) |
| 2 | Sutton-Alpine | 70.2% (±42.1 points) |
| 3 | Point MacKenzie | 65.4% (±77.7 points) |
| 4 | Wasilla | 64.8% (±11.5 points) |
| 5 | Big Lake | 58.7% (±25.4 points) |
| 6 | South Lakes | 56.2% (±17.7 points) |
| 7 | Farm Loop | 56.0% (±30.5 points) |
| 8 | Palmer | 55.4% (±8.8 points) |
| 9 | Meadow Lakes | 53.4% (±11.3 points) |
| 10 | Knik-Fairview | 52.5% (±13.3 points) |
| 11 | Houston | 51.0% (±17.0 points) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, ranked from highest to lowest.
Big Lake is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Big Lake
Are renters in Big Lake rent-burdened?
58.7% of renting households in Big Lake pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Big Lake spend on rent?
The median renting household in Big Lake, AK spends 33.0% (±7.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Lake CDP, Alaska
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Lake CDP, Alaska
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Lake CDP, Alaska
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Big Lake CDP, Alaska (place:07070, in state:02).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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