Audrey moving Jan 15, 2026

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 the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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