At a Glance
Median Income
$100,513
$51,146 per capita
Home Value
$432,500
Zillow: $476,877
Median Rent
$1,462/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
516/100K
2,113/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.5%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
14.0% smoking rate
How Juneau Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Juneau's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Juneau a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Juneau residents earn a median household income of $100,513 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,146. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,173 business establishments, including 109 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Juneau is $432,500 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $476,877. Median rent is $1,462/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Juneau reports 516 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,113/100K. The murder rate is 3.2/100K.
Education
40.5% of adults in Juneau hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Juneau has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population31,969
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,513
Per Capita$51,146
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$3,227M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A
Home Value$432,500
Rent$1,462
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$476,877
Housing Units14,073
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent516/100K
Property2,113/100K
Murder3.2/100K
Assault357/100K
Burglary348/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,262/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain67.0 in/yr
Elevation686 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.5%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute16 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Juneau was founded in 1881.
The median home in Juneau was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Juneau International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 109 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.