Northway, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Southeast Fairbanks Census Area County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
202 Population 1/sq mi density
$179,200 Home Value $363,734 Zillow
25°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Northway, AK

At a Glance

Home Value
$179,200
36% below
Zillow: $363,734
Bachelor's Degree+
1.0%
97% below
67.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
41.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
28.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
25°F

How Northway Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
64%
Poverty
336%
Bachelor's
3%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Northway a Good Place to Live?

F
1.1 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Northway is $179,200 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,734. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

1.0% of adults in Northway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% below the national average). 67.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Northway has an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -13°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population202
Median Age16.2 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$15,056
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty41.7%
County GDP$1,055M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,733

Housing

Home Value$179,200
Rent
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$363,734
Housing Units109
Rent Burden23.0%

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking28.0%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death9,720/100K

Climate

Avg Temp25°F
Rain11.3 in/yr
Elevation2,215 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.0%
High School+67.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute9 min
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed6 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Northway was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (229 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
182 declared natural disasters on record.