Living in Talkeetna, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Talkeetna · Census data 2020–2024
Talkeetna has 944 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $69,167 (25% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $280,300, the median rent is $1,114/month.
Talkeetna is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Talkeetna at a glance
- Population
- 944
- Median age
- 42.3State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $69,167State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $280,300State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,114/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.1%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Talkeetna a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 40 minutes; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Talkeetna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Talkeetna the median home value is $280,300, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,114 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,928 a month in housing costs.
Talkeetna median household income
The median household income in Talkeetna is $69,167 and the income per person is $33,990. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Talkeetna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 842
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 51.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.30
51.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Talkeetna has many vacation and second homes.
Talkeetna demographics
- Population
- 944
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 406
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Talkeetna ›
Education in Talkeetna
34.1% of adults 25 and older in Talkeetna have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Talkeetna
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 31.2%
- Drive alone
- 57.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 82%
Talkeetna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talkeetna | 944 | $69,167 | $280,300 | $1,114 |
| Susitna North | 1,566 | $55,357 | $257,800 | — |
| Trapper Creek | 491 | $73,207 | $198,900 | — |
| Willow | 1,815 | $89,000 | $313,800 | $1,375 |
| Fishhook | 5,819 | $111,375 | $416,300 | $1,837 |
| Meadow Lakes | 8,689 | $81,699 | $323,100 | $1,377 |
| Tanaina | 9,646 | $105,536 | $328,500 | $1,398 |
| Houston | 1,834 | $73,015 | $295,000 | $887 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Talkeetna: FAQ
What is the median household income in Talkeetna, AK?
The median household income in Talkeetna is $69,167, 25% 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 Talkeetna?
The median home value in Talkeetna is $280,300, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Talkeetna?
The median gross rent in Talkeetna is $1,114 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Talkeetna, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 40 minutes; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in Talkeetna?
The median age in Talkeetna is 42.3 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Talkeetna?
The average commute to work in Talkeetna is 40 minutes; 31.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Talkeetna?
The unemployment rate in Talkeetna is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Talkeetna?
34.1% of adults in Talkeetna 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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