Ferry, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Denali Borough County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
33 Population 1/sq mi density
$238,900 Home Value $290,656 Zillow
29°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ferry, AK

At a Glance

Home Value
$238,900
15% below
Zillow: $290,656
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
29.8%
7% below
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
29°F

How Ferry Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
85%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ferry a Good Place to Live?

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

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ferry is $238,900 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,656. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

0.0% of adults in Ferry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ferry has an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population33
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans32.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$22,527
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$413M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,289

Housing

Home Value$238,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$290,656
Housing Units36
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity29.8%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp29°F
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,376 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband42.9%
Internet Speed10 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Ferry was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
48.5% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.