Anchorage Municipality, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 1/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
289,069 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$98,152 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$375,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$858 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,346 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Anchorage Metro Area
7
Alaska
6
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Anchorage Metro Area
7
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 19 16
Feb 1 17 19
Mar 1 16 25
Apr 0 6 36
May 1 0 47
Jun 1 0 55
Jul 2 0 58
Aug 3 0 56
Sep 3 0 47
Oct 2 9 34
Nov 1 19 21
Dec 1 27 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District L, AK State House District 23, AK
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Schools

Ravenwood Elementary
12 miles, N • 4.1 star
Alpenglow Elementary
12 miles, N • 3.7 star
Gruening Middle School
13 miles, N • 2.8 star
Eagle River Christian School
13 miles, N • 5 star
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Colleges

Alaska Pacific University
17 miles, NW • 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
18 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Alaska Career College
19 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Alaska Native Medical Center
17 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Providence Alaska Medical Center
18 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
137 miles, SE • 1 star
Fairbanks International Airport
256 miles, NE • 1 star
Kodiak Airport
262 miles, SW • 1 star
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