At a Glance
Median Income
$86,607
$56,743 per capita
Home Value
$233,900
Zillow: $317,494
Median Rent
$1,368/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
13.5% smoking rate
How Moose Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moose Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moose Creek a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Moose Creek residents earn a median household income of $86,607 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,743. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% 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 Moose Creek is $233,900 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,494. Median rent is $1,368/month, with 30.7% 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 1981.
Education
22.3% of adults in Moose Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moose Creek has an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C).
Winters average -9°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population332
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density216/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans37.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,607
Per Capita$56,743
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
A+
Home Value$233,900
Rent$1,368
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$317,494
Housing Units329
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp27°F
Rain12.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation529 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Moose Creek was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.1% 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.