Living in Denali Park, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Denali Park · Census data 2020–2024
Denali Park has 819 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $80,938 (13% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $416,700, the median rent is $1,188/month.
Denali Park is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Denali Park at a glance
- Population
- 819
- Median age
- 44.4State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $80,938State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $416,700State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,188/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 41.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.1%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Denali Park a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Alaska median; home values 18% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Denali Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Denali Park the median home value is $416,700, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,188 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,400 a month in housing costs.
Denali Park median household income
The median household income in Denali Park is $80,938 and the income per person is $134,819. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Denali Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 223
- Owner-occupied
- 41.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.3%
- Vacant
- 67.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 1.79
67.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Denali Park has many vacation and second homes.
Denali Park demographics
- Population
- 819
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 2.9%
- 65 and older
- 4.5%
- Households
- 72
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Denali Park ›
Education in Denali Park
22.1% of adults 25 and older in Denali Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Denali Park
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 8.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 33.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.7%
Denali Park vs nearby towns
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Weather and climate ›Living in Denali Park: FAQ
What is the median household income in Denali Park, AK?
The median household income in Denali Park is $80,938, 13% lower 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 Denali Park?
The median home value in Denali Park is $416,700, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Denali Park?
The median gross rent in Denali Park is $1,188 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Denali Park, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Alaska median; home values 18% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Denali Park?
The median age in Denali Park is 44.4 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Denali Park?
The average commute to work in Denali Park is 15 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Denali Park?
The unemployment rate in Denali Park is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Denali Park?
22.1% of adults in Denali Park 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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