At a Glance
Median Income
$117,260
$53,386 per capita
Home Value
$331,200
Zillow: $317,494
Median Rent
$980/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.3%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
12.4% smoking rate
How Steele Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Steele Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Steele Creek a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Steele Creek residents earn a median household income of $117,260 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,386. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Steele Creek is $331,200 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,494. Median rent is $980/month, with 31.6% 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 1987.
Education
46.3% of adults in Steele Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Steele Creek has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C).
Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population5,861
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density63/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,260
Per Capita$53,386
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
A+
Home Value$331,200
Rent$980
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$317,494
Housing Units2,618
Rent Burden31.6%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp31°F
Rain15.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,174 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.3%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute25 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Steele Creek was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% 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.