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Dillingham, AK

Dillingham, AK.

Population: 2,454 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Dillingham, AK is $288,400. Homes sell for a median $235,000 after a median 385 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with cold wave, landslide, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$288,400

Median home value (Census)

385

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$288,400
House Price Index (state)
412.4 (+8.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$235,000
Median list price
$472,750
Median price per sqft
$180
Median days on market
385 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,142/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,295/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,793/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,128/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
102.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Dillingham City School District, Southwest Region School District
Schools include
Dillingham Elementary, Dillingham Middle/High School, Koliganek School, Twin Hills School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, landslide, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · avalanche: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Dillingham Airport (DLG) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dillingham Airport (DLG) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
BRISTOL BAY DBA KANAKANAK HOSPITAL

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
9.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,738
Households with broadband internet
53.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,281
Average weekly wage
$1,583
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Management, Mining

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

DillinghamState medianUS median
Median sale price$235,000$347,000$325,000
Median days on market385 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,738$2,096$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Dillingham, AK?
$288,400 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in Dillingham, AK?
$235,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Dillingham, AK?
Median days on market: 385 days.
What is typical rent in Dillingham, AK?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,295/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dillingham, AK?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, landslide, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Dillingham, AK?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dillingham, AK?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dillingham, AK?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Dillingham, AK?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Dillingham, AK?
Regional Price Parity: 102.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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