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Buffalo Soapstone, AK

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Population
739
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
828 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$289,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$791/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Buffalo Soapstone

Tucked just north of Palmer in the Mat-Su Valley, Buffalo Soapstone offers a quiet rural lifestyle surrounded by mountain scenery and dense spruce forests. Named for the area's historic coal mining and soapstone roots, the community is made up of spacious, wooded properties connected by winding gravel roads. It is an ideal spot for anyone looking for privacy and room to spread out while staying an easy drive from downtown Palmer's shops, schools, and Glenn Highway commute routes.

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