Delta Junction, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Fairbanks North Star Borough County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,154 Population 83/sq mi density
$85,694 Median Income $45,210 per capita
$268,700 Home Value $323,859 Zillow
$1,155 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
30°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,694 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$268,700 home value, $1,155/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Delta Junction, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,694
14% above
$45,210 per capita
Home Value
$268,700
5% below
Zillow: $323,859
Median Rent
$1,155/mo
1% below
18.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
29% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
30°F

How Delta Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
114%
Home Value
95%
Rent
99%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Delta Junction a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Delta Junction residents earn a median household income of $85,694 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,210. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,441 business establishments, including 247 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Delta Junction is $268,700 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,859. Median rent is $1,155/month, with 18.7% 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 1985.

Education

23.8% of adults in Delta Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Delta Junction has an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,154
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density83/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans25.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,694
Per Capita$45,210
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340

Housing

A+
Home Value$268,700
Rent$1,155
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$323,859
Housing Units557
Rent Burden18.7%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,713/100K

Climate

Avg Temp30°F
Rain10.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,145 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Delta Junction was founded in 1957.
The median home in Delta Junction was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 247 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.