Juneau, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
31,969 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$100,513 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$432,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$843 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,335 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Juneau City and Borough
8
Juneau Urban Area
8
Alaska
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Juneau City and Borough
9
Juneau Urban Area
9
Alaska
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 30 28
Feb 5 21 30
Mar 4 16 34
Apr 3 2 41
May 4 0 48
Jun 4 0 54
Jul 5 0 56
Aug 6 0 55
Sep 10 0 50
Oct 10 1 42
Nov 7 18 33
Dec 7 23 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 60%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District B, AK State House District 4, AK
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Schools

Juneau Community Charter School
10 miles, W • 3.7 star
Harborview Elementary
10 miles, W • 2.3 star
HomeBRIDGE
10 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
17 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
551 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Alaska Pacific University
576 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Bartlett Regional Hospital
11 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Juneau International Airport
14 miles, W • 1.4 star
Gustavus Airport
56 miles, NW • 1 star
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
102 miles, SW • 1 star
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
118 miles, S • 1 star
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