Best Places to Live in Sunrise, Alaska

Living in Sunrise, AK is a truly unique and special experience. The small size of the community creates a sense of closeness among the locals, making it feel like one big family. Residents enjoy a diverse range of activities throughout the year, including fishing trips on nearby lakes, camping out in the mountains, and exploring the surrounding scenic trails. It's also home to some incredible natural beauty, with stunning views of snow-capped mountains and crystal-clear rivers that run through the town. Despite being so remote and isolated, Sunrise offers plenty of opportunities for entertainment and recreation. Whether it’s relaxing by one of its many streams or taking part in an outdoor activity such as mountain biking or skiing, Sunrise is sure to keep anyone busy while they take in all its beauty.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Sunrise is 8.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Sunrise jobs have decreased by 0.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Sunrise's cost of living is 5.5% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Sunrise's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Sunrise, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Kenai Peninsula Borough remained overwhelmingly Republican, 64.5% to 31.8%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Sunrise's population is 14 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 100.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Sunrise is Real Estate: $315,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.3%.

SCHOOLS

Sunrise public schools spend $18,405 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.9 students per teacher in Sunrise. More Education

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Housing Market in Sunrise

It's a good time to buy in Sunrise. Home Appreciation is up 11.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Sunrise is $315,300.

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