At a Glance
Median Income
$85,694
$45,210 per capita
Home Value
$268,700
Zillow: $320,632
Median Rent
$1,155/mo
18.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
492/100K
3,087/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
28°F
274 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delta Junction a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.5% (58% 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 $320,632. 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.
Safety & Crime
Delta Junction reports 492 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,087/100K.
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 28°F (-3°C).
Winters average -5°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population1,154
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density83/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans25.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,694
Per Capita$45,210
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
A+
Home Value$268,700
Rent$1,155
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$320,632
Housing Units557
Rent Burden18.7%
Crime
F
Violent492/100K
Property3,087/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp28°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI21 (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.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.