In Northwest Arctic, Alaska, the median home price is $295,772, compared with the Alaska median of $389,981; median household income is $84,018; the population is 7,441; schools rate 2.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 1,147.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 5.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Northwest Arctic at a glance
Population
7,441
Median Household Income
$84,018
Typical Home Value
$295,772
School District Rating
2.6
Violent Crime Rate
1,147.8
Avg Commute Time
5.9
About Northwest Arctic
Northwest Arctic has a population of 7,441. The median home value is $295,772, 24% below the Alaska median. Median household income is $84,018 (9% below the Alaska median).
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Northwest Arctic
1 town, by population.
County rankings in Alaska
Every county in Alaska, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- 01Cheapest home pricesCheapest Counties to Buy a House in Alaska
- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Alaska
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Alaska by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Alaska
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Alaska
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Alaska
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Alaska
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Alaska
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Alaska
- 10Best school ratingsAlaska School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Alaska
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Alaska
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Alaska
Northwest Arctic at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Northwest Arctic?
- Northwest Arctic has a population of 7,441 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Northwest Arctic?
- The median home value in Northwest Arctic is $295,772. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Northwest Arctic?
- Median household income in Northwest Arctic is $84,018 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Northwest Arctic in?
- Northwest Arctic is in Alaska.
- How many towns are in Northwest Arctic?
- Northwest Arctic contains 1 town or municipality. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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