Living in Eielson AFB, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eielson AFB · Census data 2020–2024
Eielson AFB has 3,155 residents with a median age of 22.3. The median household income is $68,199 (27% lower than the Alaska median), the median rent is $2,103/month.
Eielson AFB at a glance
- Population
- 3,155
- Median age
- 22.3State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $68,199State: $92,788
- Median rent
- $2,103/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.5%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is Eielson AFB a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 10 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 14%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Eielson AFB
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eielson AFB the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $2,103 per month, which is 35.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Eielson AFB median household income
The median household income in Eielson AFB is $68,199 and the income per person is $28,465. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Eielson AFB: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 890
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 3.39
Eielson AFB demographics
- Population
- 3,155
- Median age
- 22.3
- Under 18
- 37.2%
- 65 and older
- 0.4%
- Households
- 835
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 15.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eielson AFB ›
Education in Eielson AFB
43.5% of adults 25 and older in Eielson AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eielson AFB
- Unemployment rate
- 14%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.2%
Eielson AFB vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eielson AFB | 3,155 | $68,199 | — | $2,103 |
| Moose Creek | 507 | $91,250 | — | $1,487 |
| North Pole | 2,370 | $92,273 | $289,400 | $1,304 |
| Salcha | 829 | $87,803 | $311,200 | — |
| Badger | 18,677 | $97,183 | $310,600 | $1,629 |
| Two Rivers | 451 | $78,155 | $315,600 | — |
| Pleasant Valley | 790 | $218,389 | — | — |
| Steele Creek | 5,928 | $121,364 | $348,400 | $1,223 |
| Fairbanks | 32,083 | $73,534 | $268,400 | $1,496 |
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What is the median household income in Eielson AFB, AK?
The median household income in Eielson AFB is $68,199, 27% lower than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Eielson AFB?
The median gross rent in Eielson AFB is $2,103 per month, about 35.1% of household income.
Is Eielson AFB, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 10 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 14%.
What is the median age in Eielson AFB?
The median age in Eielson AFB is 22.3 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Eielson AFB?
The average commute to work in Eielson AFB is 10 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eielson AFB?
The unemployment rate in Eielson AFB is 14% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eielson AFB?
43.5% of adults in Eielson AFB 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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