Living in Willow Creek, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willow Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Willow Creek has 144 residents with a median age of 70.5. The median household income is $79,519 (14% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $448,400.
Willow Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Willow Creek at a glance
- Population
- 144
- Median age
- 70.5State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $79,519State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $448,400State: $352,900
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.4%
Is Willow Creek a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Alaska median; home values 27% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Willow Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willow Creek the median home value is $448,400, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Willow Creek median household income
The median household income in Willow Creek is $79,519 and the income per person is $48,434. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Willow Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 85
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 23.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.22
Willow Creek demographics
- Population
- 144
- Median age
- 70.5
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 54.2%
- Households
- 65
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 16%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willow Creek ›
Education in Willow Creek
44.4% of adults 25 and older in Willow Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willow Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Willow Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek | 144 | $79,519 | $448,400 | — |
| Copper Center | 346 | $59,750 | $217,900 | $925 |
| Tazlina | 365 | $100,208 | $313,000 | $1,338 |
| Kenny Lake | 289 | $76,161 | $252,800 | — |
| Glennallen | 450 | $89,609 | $226,800 | $1,308 |
| Gakona | 181 | $96,250 | $350,000 | $795 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Willow Creek: FAQ
What is the median household income in Willow Creek, AK?
The median household income in Willow Creek is $79,519, 14% 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 Willow Creek?
The median home value in Willow Creek is $448,400, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
Is Willow Creek, AK a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Alaska median; home values 27% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Willow Creek?
The median age in Willow Creek is 70.5 years (Alaska: 35.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Willow Creek?
The unemployment rate in Willow Creek is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willow Creek?
44.4% of adults in Willow Creek 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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