Living in Dillingham, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dillingham · Census data 2020–2024
Dillingham has 2,109 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median household income is $101,200 (9% higher than the Alaska median), the median home value is $307,900, the median rent is $1,228/month.
Dillingham at a glance
- Population
- 2,109
- Median age
- 35.5State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $101,200State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $307,900State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,228/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 56.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.9%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is Dillingham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Alaska median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cost of living in Dillingham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dillingham the median home value is $307,900, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,228 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,267 a month in housing costs.
Dillingham median household income
The median household income in Dillingham is $101,200 and the income per person is $47,467. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Dillingham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 982
- Owner-occupied
- 56.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.5%
- Vacant
- 24.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.59
Dillingham demographics
- Population
- 2,109
- Median age
- 35.5
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 738
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dillingham ›
Education in Dillingham
24.9% of adults 25 and older in Dillingham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dillingham
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 41.3%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 23%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Dillingham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillingham | 2,109 | $101,200 | $307,900 | $1,228 |
| Manokotak | 679 | $50,625 | $86,700 | $763 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Dillingham: FAQ
What is the median household income in Dillingham, AK?
The median household income in Dillingham is $101,200, 9% 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 Dillingham?
The median home value in Dillingham is $307,900, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Dillingham?
The median gross rent in Dillingham is $1,228 per month, about 23% of household income.
Is Dillingham, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Alaska median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 10 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
What is the median age in Dillingham?
The median age in Dillingham is 35.5 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Dillingham?
The average commute to work in Dillingham is 10 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dillingham?
The unemployment rate in Dillingham is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dillingham?
24.9% of adults in Dillingham 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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