Anchorage, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Anchorage Municipality County

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

289,069 Population 169/sq mi density

$98,152 Median Income $49,338 per capita

$375,900 Home Value $405,601 Zillow

$1,453 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent

26°F Avg Temperature 166 sunny days/yr

1,245 Violent Crime/100K 4,261 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.8 / 5.0

$98,152 median income, 3.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$375,900 home value, $1,453/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,245 violent crimes/100K (228% above avg)

Education

4.0 / 5.0

37.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Colleges & Universities in Anchorage (4)

University of Alaska Anchorage

Public · Graduate · 17,352 students

In-state: $7,566 Out-state: $21,693 Admit: 67%

Charter College

Private For-Profit · Bachelor's · 3,560 students

In-state: $18,075 Out-state: $18,075

Alaska Pacific University

Private Non-Profit · Graduate · 758 students

In-state: $20,760 Out-state: $20,760 Admit: 86%

Alaska Career College

Private For-Profit · Associate's · 389 students