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Anchorage, AK
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Population: 292,545
Home Price: $327,500
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Overview
Anchorage is a midsize city in the state of Alaska with a population of 292,545. Anchorage has a short summer and cold winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
19.0 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Short Summer and Cold Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Anchorage, AK
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Anchorage
Alaska
United States
Per Capita Income
$43,125
$29,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$88,871
$59,648
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
13.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
16.5%
10.5%
Age
Anchorage
Alaska
United States
Median Age
34.3
37.7
42.3
Gender
Anchorage
Alaska
United States
Male
51.2%
53.9%
49.8%
Female
48.8%
46.1%
50.2%
Race
Anchorage
Alaska
United States
White
60.3%
41.8%
80.3%
Black or African American
5.4%
0.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
7.2%
47.1%
2.7%
Asian
9.7%
2.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
2.9%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
2.7%
0.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
11.8%
7.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Anchorage
Alaska
United States
Median Home Price
$327,500
$176,926
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,231
$773
$801
Family Households
48.9%
48.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
23.7%
23.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
62.9%
70.3%
72.9%
Renters
37.1%
29.7%
27.1%
Education
Anchorage
Alaska
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
3.7%
8.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
23.7%
23.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
25.0%
23.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.6%
5.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
22.8%
11.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Anchorage
Alaska
United States
Mathematics
37.1%
31.4%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
39.5%
35.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Anchorage
Alaska
United States
Murder
11.1
5.7
3.0
Rape
187.7
207.7
38.0
Robbery
215.8
47.1
40.7
Assault
829.9
525.0
188.5
Property Crime
Anchorage
Alaska
United States
Burglary
588.0
368.5
336.1
Theft
3141.1
2058.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
532.1
288.2
167.1
Arson
32.3
25.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Anchorage, AK
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
gluten free
salmon
korean food
tamales
beer
hot sauce
pizza
ice cream
snacks
pie
cheese
meat
baking
chef
bbq sauce
seafood
cooking
wine
seafoods
grilled cheese
video games
country music
health fitness
hockey player
hockey
fantasy football
movies tv
outdoors
gaming
chicago sports
football
pop culture
teams
rugby
esports
poker
wrestling
hunterfisher
gymnastics
bowling
inspired by
nft artist
contemporary artist
digital artist
art gallery
visual art
nfts
home decor
nft
creative
commissions open
pfp
#envtuber pfp
icon
nature
jewelry
original artwork
poster
library
crystals handmade
video games
books
health fitness
fighting games
anime
casual gamer
comic books
movies tv
outdoors
horror movies
random thoughts
gaming
collector
retro gaming
tv shows
youtuber
comics
fishing
switch fc
memes
family friendly
public relations
entertainment industry
writerproducer
sports
creative
internet radio
marketing
movies tv
tv
gaming
awardwinning
producer
arts
journalist covering
pop culture
tv shows
comedy
journalism
paranormal mysteries
family friendly
aviation
sports
space
open spaces
conservation
nature
wildlife
summer
arts
outdoors fishing
ski
mountain
warm weather
fishing
mountains
winter
chugach
fat biking
fourwheelers
home depot
home decor
goods
gift shop
funko
shopping center
gift cards
jewelry
gift card
gas stations
depot
department store
toys
auctions
apparel
walma
amazon
starbucks
deals
grocer
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