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Anchorage
  • City in Alaska
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Anchorage

#24 in Best Places to Live in Alaska
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Anchorage is a city in Alaska with a population of 292,545. Anchorage is in Anchorage Borough. Living in Anchorage offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Anchorage there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Anchorage. The public schools in Anchorage are highly rated.
    About Anchorage...
    Population
    292,545
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $327,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,350
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Anchorage Rankings

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    Top Public Schools Serving Anchorage

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      816.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      194.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      194.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      504.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,541.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      401.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Anchorage

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $88,871
    National
    $69,021
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