Living in Big Delta, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Big Delta · Census data 2020–2024
Big Delta has 565 residents with a median age of 30. The median household income is $104,653 (13% higher than the Alaska median), the median home value is $410,400.
Big Delta is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Big Delta at a glance
- Population
- 565
- Median age
- 30State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $104,653State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $410,400State: $352,900
- Homeowners
- 63.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.5%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Big Delta a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Alaska median; an average commute of 13 minutes; a poverty rate of 0.5%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median; unemployment of 31.8%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Big Delta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Big Delta the median home value is $410,400, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Big Delta median household income
The median household income in Big Delta is $104,653 and the income per person is $26,703. 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Big Delta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 243
- Owner-occupied
- 63.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.3%
- Vacant
- 44.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 4.12
44.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Big Delta has many vacation and second homes.
Big Delta demographics
- Population
- 565
- Median age
- 30
- Under 18
- 35.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 135
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Big Delta ›
Education in Big Delta
53.5% of adults 25 and older in Big Delta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Big Delta
- Unemployment rate
- 31.8%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 88.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.7%
Big Delta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Delta | 565 | $104,653 | $410,400 | — |
| Delta Junction | 1,217 | $84,271 | $281,900 | $1,186 |
| Fort Greely | 111 | $70,744 | — | $2,218 |
| Deltana | 1,997 | $91,923 | $325,200 | — |
| Harding-Birch Lakes | 277 | $100,125 | — | — |
| Salcha | 829 | $87,803 | $311,200 | — |
| Dry Creek | 162 | $50,368 | — | — |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Big Delta: FAQ
What is the median household income in Big Delta, AK?
The median household income in Big Delta is $104,653, 13% higher than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Big Delta?
The median home value in Big Delta is $410,400, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
Is Big Delta, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Alaska median; an average commute of 13 minutes; a poverty rate of 0.5%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median; unemployment of 31.8%.
What is the median age in Big Delta?
The median age in Big Delta is 30 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Big Delta?
The average commute to work in Big Delta is 13 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Big Delta?
The unemployment rate in Big Delta is 31.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Big Delta?
53.5% of adults in Big Delta have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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