Knik-Fairview, Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
Knik-Fairview is a residential area in Matanuska-Susitna Borough that spreads across terrain northeast of Anchorage on the west side of Knik Arm. The place offers spacious properties and sits close enough to the city for convenient access.
The settlement started in the early 1900s as a small fishing community with just a handful of residents. It grew over time into a larger residential area that now draws many people seeking space near the city.
The population reflects Alaska's diversity with 88 percent white residents, 6 percent Native American residents, and 4 percent from multiple ethnic backgrounds.
The area is easy to reach from Anchorage and offers a quieter alternative to city life with more affordable homes. Visitors will find more space and nature here while staying close to the conveniences of the nearby city.
With 19,297 residents recorded in the 2020 census, Knik-Fairview ranks as the most populated census-designated place in Alaska.
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