At a Glance
Median Income
$98,152
$49,338 per capita
Home Value
$375,900
Zillow: $422,785
Median Rent
$1,453/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,017/100K
2,796/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.7%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
14.3% smoking rate
How Anchorage Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Anchorage's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Anchorage a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Anchorage residents earn a median household income of $98,152 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,338. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,829 business establishments, including 785 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anchorage is $375,900 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $422,785. Median rent is $1,453/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Anchorage reports 1,017 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 168% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,796/100K. The murder rate is 9.8/100K.
Education
37.7% of adults in Anchorage hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anchorage has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population289,069
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density169/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,152
Per Capita$49,338
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436
Housing
A+
Home Value$375,900
Rent$1,453
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$422,785
Housing Units118,938
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,017/100K
Property2,796/100K
Murder9.8/100K
Assault679/100K
Burglary317/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp36°F
Rain22.6 in/yr
Elevation4,075 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.7%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Anchorage was founded in 1914.
The median home in Anchorage was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
10.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 785 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.