Fort Greely, AK is a small town located in the interior of Alaska. It is situated close to the Delta River State Recreation Area and is known for its stunning natural beauty. The population of Fort Greely is just over 1,000 people, making it one of the quieter towns in Alaska. Rent for 2-bedroom apartments here averages out at $1,200 per month which is significantly lower than the national average of $1,430. Grocery costs index in this area are also lower than the national average at 142 versus 100 in US.
Fort Greely is home to a few small companies including Clam Gulch Seafoods and Korta Manufacturing LLC. Education at Fort Greely includes local schools such as Delta/Greely Middle School and Delta/Greely High School as well as University of Alaska Fairbanks College which offers courses through its UAF Community & Technical College campus. Other places of interest include Fort Greely Museum which tells the story of how this unique community came to be and Fort Wainwright - a United States Army post near Fairbanks.
Fort Greely has an unemployment rate of 7.2%. The US average is 6.0%.
Fort Greely has seen the job market decrease by -0.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 12.1%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Fort Greely
- The Sales Tax Rate for Fort Greely is 0.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Fort Greely is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Fort Greely
- The average income of a Fort Greely resident is $37,085 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Fort Greely resident is $60,625 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.