4 counties · Boom Town Index

Alaska

Avg BTI Score
62 / 100
Population
555K
+0.3% avg growth
National Rank
#16 of 51

State Overview

Alaska has 4 counties tracked by the Boom Town Index, with an average score of 62/100.

The state shows above-average economic momentum, with strong signals across multiple growth indicators.

The top-performing county is Matanuska-Susitna Borough (BTI 83), while Fairbanks North Star Borough (BTI 28) trails the pack.

Median Household Income
$86,435
State median across 4 counties
Median Home Value
$296,900
Income-to-home ratio: 0.29
Building Permits
596
Total residential permits

Alaska Counties

4 counties
Rank County BTI Score Proj. Growth GDP Pop Growth Income Ratio Home Price Amenity P/R
01 Matanuska-Susitna Borough 83 +2.3% +3.8% +1.7% +9.0% 9.3x +7.0% 15x
02 Anchorage Municipality 71 +1.5% +2.6% -0.6% +7.7% 4.2x +3.3% 18x
03 Kenai Peninsula Borough 68 +1.4% +2.3% +0.9% +8.0% 6.1x +5.6% 13x
04 Fairbanks North Star Borough 28 -0.1% +6.6% -0.9% +4.3% 4.5x -0.7% 12x