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Juneau
  • Town in Alaska
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Juneau

#30 in Best Places to Live in Alaska
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      D minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A
    Juneau is a town in Alaska with a population of 32,240. Juneau is in Juneau Borough. Living in Juneau offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Juneau there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Juneau. The public schools in Juneau are highly rated.
    Population
    32,240
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $358,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,319
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      560.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      238.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      125.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      476.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,343
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      144.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Juneau

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $90,126
    National
    $69,021
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