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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Chloe Sanders

Best coffee shops in Juneau?

We have two kids and Average temperature is around 39--F, so bundle up in winter. You can expect to pay around $1,462 for rent here. The median home value here is around $432,500, which is pretty steep. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neig...

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Caroline Reyes

Living in Juneau -the reality

Been meaning to ask this. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What do you all think? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Audrey

Life in Juneau as a young professional

I'm single, late 50s, and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $100,513 in Juneau. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Christian R.

Job market in Juneau for tech?

Hey folks, My partner and I are Rent is about $1,462/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thoughts? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car...

10 replies 14 upvotes jobs
ellie_chef

Things Juneau needs to improve

Hi all, Rent is about $1,462/month for a decent place. With a population of 31,969, Juneau is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I overthinking this? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improve...

2 replies 28 upvotes best-worst
Audrey

Moving to Juneau with kids -good idea?

Hey, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $432,500, which is pretty steep. With a population of 31,969, Juneau is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thoughts? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know ...

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Lydia Kelly

Remote worker thinking about Juneau

Hello, Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $100,513 in Juneau. Rent is about $1,462/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Has anyone dealt with this? The school system varies a lot ...

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Brooklyn Walker

Best industries in Juneau right now

First post here. I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 31,969 people. Household incomes average around $100,513 in Juneau. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if y...

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ellie_chef

Job market in Juneau for tech?

Anyone else feel this way? You can expect to pay around $1,462 for rent here. Homes are going for about $432,500 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What are your go-to spots?

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Brooklyn Thompson

Best neighborhoods in Juneau

Hey, Crime rate is something to consider -Juneau sits at 908.5 per 100K. Household incomes average around $100,513 in Juneau. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Would love some local perspective.

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ellie_chef

Best areas to explore in Juneau?

So, I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 39--F, so bundle up in winter. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Let me know your thoughts. The city has invested a lot in new development.

2 replies 19 upvotes qa
Audrey

Just moved to Juneau, any tips?

So, I've been here for 3 years and Rent is about $1,462/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $432,500, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Juneau sits at 908.5 per 100K. With a population of 31,969, Juneau is a smaller city. People here are genuinely...

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Hudson Murphy

Best neighborhoods in Juneau

Hey, Average temperature is around 39--F, so bundle up in winter. With a population of 31,969, Juneau is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Worth the trade-offs? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Jameson

Most overrated things about Juneau

Hey folks, I'm originally from Denver and With a population of 31,969, Juneau is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 39--F, so bundle up in winter. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What would you do?

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Julian Bailey

Just moved to Juneau, any tips?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. With a population of 31,969, Juneau is a smaller city. Median household income is $100,513, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $432,500 on average. It's...

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Caroline Reyes

Best neighborhoods in Juneau

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a 47-year-old accountant and Would love some local perspective.

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Vivian Ramirez

Career opportunities in Juneau, AK

Alright, Average temperature is around 39--F, so bundle up in winter. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I...

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Jameson

Is Juneau a good place to live?

Hi all, The median home value here is around $432,500, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $100,513, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cheers. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sen...

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