At a Glance
Median Income
$81,250
$39,758 per capita
Home Value
$175,200
Zillow: $318,312
Median Rent
$895/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
152/100K
568/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,758. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,002 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Juneau is $175,200 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,312. Median rent is $895/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Juneau reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 568/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.5% of adults in Juneau hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Juneau has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,600
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,576/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$39,758
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$5,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,200
Rent$895
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$318,312
Housing Units850
Rent Burden19.3%
Crime
F
Violent152/100K
Property568/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault152/100K
Burglary38/100K
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,421/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation899 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Juneau was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.