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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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,245 violent crimes/100K (228% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$375,900
33% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,453/mo
25% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.7%
3% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
118,938
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$375,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$405,601
Median Sale Price
$430,000
Median List Price
$414,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.7%
Owner-Occupied
36.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,152/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,243/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,631/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,268/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,736/mo
Census median rent:
$1,453/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,660/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
33 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
172
Price Drops
25.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$244
Active Inventory
233
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
63.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $375,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,601 |
| Median Sale Price | $430,000 |
| Median List Price | $414,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $244 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,453 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,660 |
| FMR Studio | $1,152 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,243 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,631 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,268 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,736 |
Market
| Days on Market | 33 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.8% |
| Homes Sold | 172 |
| Active Inventory | 233 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $244 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 118,938 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 29.1% |