State Senate District E, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
35,582 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$132,136 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$463,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$927 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,456 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 22 17
Feb 1 19 20
Mar 1 19 25
Apr 1 7 35
May 1 1 46
Jun 1 0 53
Jul 2 0 57
Aug 2 0 55
Sep 3 0 46
Oct 2 9 33
Nov 2 20 21
Dec 2 31 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (42%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 8%

Schools

Girdwood School
2 miles, W 4.1 star
Hope School
18 miles, W 3.2 star
Whittier Community School
19 miles, S 3.2 star
Bear Valley Elementary
24 miles, NW 4.1 star

Colleges

Alaska Pacific University
28 miles, NW 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
29 miles, NW 2.3 star
Alaska Career College
30 miles, NW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Alaska Native Medical Center
28 miles, NW 2.3 star
Providence Alaska Medical Center
29 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
126 miles, SE 1 star
Kodiak Airport
253 miles, SW 1 star
Fairbanks International Airport
268 miles, NE 1 star