The Town FilesTalkeetna, Alaska
Community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough · population 1,055 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $280,300
- Household income
- $69,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 69°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 42.3
Talkeetna is a community of 1,055 people in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. The median home is worth $280,300, close to the typical Alaska town ($289,500). It ranks better for cycling than 100% of Alaska towns, better for a vacation home than 95% of Alaska towns, better for families than 89% of Alaska towns.
How Talkeetna ranks
Percentile among Alaska towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alaska towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Talkeetna is worth $280,300, close to the typical Alaska town ($289,500). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $69,167, which is more affordable than 24% of Alaska towns. Median rent is $1,114 a month. 73.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Talkeetna | Typical Alaska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $280,300 | $289,500 |
| Median rent | $1,114 | $1,146 |
| Median household income | $69,167 | $78,155 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.3× |
| Homeownership | 73.6% | 72.6% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 45.2% | — |
Who lives in Talkeetna
| People | Talkeetna | Typical Alaska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 | 37.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.1% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.0% | 11.9% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 31.2% | 7.4% |
| Average commute | 40.0 min | 12.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.0% | 88.6% |
Weather in Talkeetna
July highs average 68.7°F and January lows 5.4°F. About 26.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 208 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Talkeetna since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on June 15, 2005.
Severe weather in Matanuska-Susitna Borough since 1996
Matanuska-Susitna Borough has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4904: Severe Storm |
| March 14, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4646: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4533: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3446: Covid-19 |
| August 22, 2019 | Fire | FM-5290: Deshka Landing Fire |
Jobs and pay in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Matanuska-Susitna Borough had 29,515 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,329 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Talkeetna itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Talkeetna
2 public schools with 344 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susitna Valley High | 6-12 | 236 | 15.7 |
| Talkeetna Elementary | PK-5 | 108 | 12.0 |
Towns near Talkeetna
- Susitna North, AK12.5 mi · 1,564 people · home $257,800
Talkeetna questions
Is Talkeetna, Alaska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Talkeetna scores better for retirees than 72% of Alaska towns and quieter than 86%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.3).
How much does a house cost in Talkeetna?
The median owner-occupied home in Talkeetna is valued at $280,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,167, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,114 a month.
What is the weather like in Talkeetna?
July highs average 68.7°F and January lows 5.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 26.5 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Talkeetna get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Talkeetna in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)