Living in Willow, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willow · Census data 2020–2024
Willow has 1,815 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $89,000 (4% lower than the Alaska median), the median home value is $313,800, the median rent is $1,375/month.
Willow at a glance
- Population
- 1,815
- Median age
- 45.9State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $89,000State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $313,800State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $1,375/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 94.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.8%
- Average commute
- 65 min
Is Willow a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 65 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Willow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willow the median home value is $313,800, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,757 a month in housing costs.
Willow median household income
The median household income in Willow is $89,000 and the income per person is $48,621. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Willow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,965
- Owner-occupied
- 94.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.5%
- Vacant
- 60%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.30
60% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Willow has many vacation and second homes.
Willow demographics
- Population
- 1,815
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 786
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 20.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willow ›
Education in Willow
29.8% of adults 25 and older in Willow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willow
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 65 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 62.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.2%
Willow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow | 1,815 | $89,000 | $313,800 | $1,375 |
| Fishhook | 5,819 | $111,375 | $416,300 | $1,837 |
| Tanaina | 9,646 | $105,536 | $328,500 | $1,398 |
| Meadow Lakes | 8,689 | $81,699 | $323,100 | $1,377 |
| Susitna North | 1,566 | $55,357 | $257,800 | — |
| Houston | 1,834 | $73,015 | $295,000 | $887 |
| North Lakes | 10,223 | $101,679 | $357,600 | $1,441 |
| Buffalo Soapstone | 739 | $68,750 | $289,300 | $791 |
| Wasilla | 9,720 | $67,234 | $358,400 | $1,153 |
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What is the median household income in Willow, AK?
The median household income in Willow is $89,000, 4% 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?
The median home value in Willow is $313,800, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Willow?
The median gross rent in Willow is $1,375 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Willow, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Alaska median; an average commute of 65 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
What is the median age in Willow?
The median age in Willow is 45.9 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Willow?
The average commute to work in Willow is 65 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willow?
The unemployment rate in Willow is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willow?
29.8% of adults in Willow 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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