At a Glance
Median Income
$74,669
$41,053 per capita
Home Value
$285,100
Zillow: $258,517
Median Rent
$1,282/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
17.5% smoking rate
How Willow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Willow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Willow a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Willow residents earn a median household income of $74,669 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,053. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,829 business establishments, including 785 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Willow is $285,100 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,517. Median rent is $1,282/month, with 21.3% 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 1995.
Education
25.8% of adults in Willow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Willow has an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,769
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans19.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,669
Per Capita$41,053
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436
Housing
A+
Home Value$285,100
Rent$1,282
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$258,517
Housing Units1,882
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp33°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation3,048 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute60 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Willow was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 785 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.