Buckland, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
629 Population 874/sq mi density
$56,136 Median Income $17,089 per capita
$72,000 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
$1,054 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
23°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$56,136 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,000 home value, $1,054/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Buckland, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,136
25% below
$17,089 per capita
Home Value
$72,000
74% below
Zillow: $435,931
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
9% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
90% below
83.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
43.7%
36% above
34.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
23°F

How Buckland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Buckland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
26%
Rent
91%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
10%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buckland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Buckland residents earn a median household income of $56,136 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,089. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Buckland is $72,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $1,054/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

3.5% of adults in Buckland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Buckland has an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July.

Data Overview

People

Population629
Median Age21.6 yrs
Density874/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,136
Per Capita$17,089
Unemployment
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$744M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,724

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,000
Rent$1,054
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units145
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity43.7%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking34.7%
Heart Disease9.8%
Premature Death19,918/100K

Climate

Avg Temp23°F
Elevation23 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score2.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute3 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed9 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Buckland was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (390 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.