Living in Healy, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Healy · Census data 2020–2024
Healy has 670 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $125,000 (35% higher than the Alaska median), the median home value is $309,200, the median rent is $575/month.
Healy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Healy at a glance
- Population
- 670
- Median age
- 33.9State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $125,000State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $309,200State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $575/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Healy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Alaska median; home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: An average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Healy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Healy the median home value is $309,200, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, which is 12.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,177 a month in housing costs.
Healy median household income
The median household income in Healy is $125,000 and the income per person is $43,906. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Healy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 550
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 51.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.50
51.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Healy has many vacation and second homes.
Healy demographics
- Population
- 670
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 29.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 268
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 13.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Healy ›
Education in Healy
34.8% of adults 25 and older in Healy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Healy
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Healy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healy | 670 | $125,000 | $309,200 | $575 |
| Anderson | 140 | $101,875 | $192,000 | — |
| Denali Park | 819 | $80,938 | $416,700 | $1,188 |
| Cantwell | 128 | $43,438 | $256,300 | $1,125 |
| Nenana | 479 | $57,446 | $90,600 | $1,337 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Healy: FAQ
What is the median household income in Healy, AK?
The median household income in Healy is $125,000, 35% 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 Healy?
The median home value in Healy is $309,200, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Healy?
The median gross rent in Healy is $575 per month, about 12.5% of household income.
Is Healy, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Alaska median; home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
What is the median age in Healy?
The median age in Healy is 33.9 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Healy?
The average commute to work in Healy is 20 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Healy?
The unemployment rate in Healy is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Healy?
34.8% of adults in Healy 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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