Livability Score

56
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
On the Fly expresso
Coffee Shop
Perkup Espresso
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Espresso Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sophia's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Perkup Espresso
Coffee Shop
Perkup Espresso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
The Valley Cinema
Cinema
Food and Drink (3) F
Bearpaw River Brewing Company
Bar
Schwabenhof
Bar
The Chicken Shack
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Party Store Liquors
Alcohol
Brown Jug
Alcohol
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
KFC/A&W
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
MTA Sports Center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Three Bears Alaska
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
House of Bread
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Parks (2) F
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Alcantra Recreation Facility
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Alaska Airmen Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Williwaw Community Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Memory Lake Public Access
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Cottonwood Creek Park
Park
Shops (3) F
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Home Improvement
2GO Mart
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Mall
Unknown Name
Mall
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Unknown Name
Mall
Unknown Name
Mall
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Valley Country Store
Convenience Store
Du Jour Fashion
Clothing
Zagg
Electronics
Target
Department Store
Target
Department Store
Petco
Pets
AK Beauty Bar
Hairdresser
Famous Footwear
Shoes
AT&T
Electronics
Unknown Name
Mall
GCI Store
Electronics
The Last Outpost
Clothing
Computer Renaissance
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Lakes.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Seward Meridian Park-and-Ride
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Trunk Road Park and Ride
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Lakes is 121/100 - which is 6% lower than Alaska.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Lakes crime rates are 2,279 per 100k, which is 11% lower than Alaska
Property Crime
1,600 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
679 crimes per 100k F
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employment A

The median income in Lakes is $84,821 - which is 14% higher than Alaska.
Med. Household Income
$84,821 A
Unemployment Rate
5.0% F
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Aurora Dental Care
Dentist
Ptarmigan Pediatrics
Clinic
Northwind Dental
Dentist
Central Mat-Su Fire Station 52
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Three Bears Alaska
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
Fire Station 51
Fire Station
Alaska Center for Dentistry, PC
Dentist
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Alaska Heart Institute
Hospital
Imaging Associates of Providence
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Providence Health & Services Alaska
Hospital
Matcom Public Safety Dispatch Center
Police
Central Mat-Su Fire Station 51
Fire Station
Wasilla Medical Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Lakes home prices are $250,900 - which is 2% lower than Alaska
Home Price
$250,900 A
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools D

The Lakes graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% lower than Alaska
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Finger Lake Elementary
Mat-Su Day School
Birchtree Charter School
Fronteras Charter School
Teeland Middle School
Cottonwood Creek Elementary
John Shaw Elementary
Pioneer Peak Elementary
Larson Elementary
Colony Middle School
Wasilla Lake Christian School
St Ann'S Academy
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Mat-Su Day School
Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School
Mat-Su Middle College School
Colony High School
Wasilla Lake Christian School
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ratings N/A

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User Surveys (0)
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lakes? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Alcantra Recreation Facility

      Entertainment

      The Valley Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Bearpaw River Brewing Company
      Schwabenhof
      The Chicken Shack
      Subway
      Unknown Name
      Subway
      Unknown Name
      Party Store Liquors

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Lakes? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Lakes.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lakes? The cost of living in Lakes is 121/100 - which is 6% lower than Alaska.
      Lakes
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      Alaska
      129

      29% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lakes? Lakes crime rates are 2,279, which are 11% lower than Alaska
      Total Crime
      2,279 per 100k people

      2% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 44

      2% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -18%

      Year over year crime is down

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Lakes? The median income in Lakes is $84,821 which is 14% higher than Alaska.
      Median household income
      $84,82153% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,67813% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      7% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Lakes a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Lakes home prices? Lakes home prices are $250,900 - which is 2% lower than Alaska
      Median home value
      $250,90036% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,09115% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      83%

      30% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Lakes have good schools? The Lakes graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% lower than Alaska
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Lakes a good place to live? Lakes has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      n/a%

      0 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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