At a Glance
Median Income
$215,156
$99,834 per capita
Home Value
$827,000
Zillow: $305,615
Median Rent
$1,861/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
409/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
80.7%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Anchorage residents earn a median household income of $215,156 , which is 186% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $99,834. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,844 business establishments, including 1,860 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anchorage is $827,000 , 193% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,615. Median rent is $1,861/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Anchorage reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 409/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
80.7% of adults in Anchorage hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(139% above the national average).
99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anchorage has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,421
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density818/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$215,156
Per Capita$99,834
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
Housing
A+
Home Value$827,000
Rent$1,861
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$305,615
Housing Units855
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property409/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation716 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+80.7%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+43.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute26 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Anchorage was founded in 1878.
The median home in Anchorage was built in 1970.
27.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 1,860 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 123 fatal vehicle crashes.
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