Birchwood, Anchorage, AK
Living in Birchwood
Bikeability33
Walkability57
Commute78
Public Transit23
Affordability58
Public Safety10
Airports56
Hospitals55
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
24kPopulation+3.4k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age
-College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
78%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black5%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial6%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian2%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$89kMedian Household Income+$8.8k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector57%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$220kMedian Home Value+$4.4k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$1.7kMedian Monthly Rent+$567 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached15%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K34%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas77%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Birchwood
United States45
Alaska74
Anchorage Metro Area84
Anchorage Municipality94
Property Crime in Birchwood
United States48
Alaska68
Anchorage Metro Area83
Anchorage Municipality94
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump35%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 10 |
| Mar | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 37 | 0 | 2 |
| May | 48 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 34 | 2 | 7 |
| Nov | 20 | 1 | 11 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Birchwood
Inland Flooding9
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Birchwood, Anchorage, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Birchwood, Anchorage, AK
Birchwood Christian School
2 miles, E
Eagle River Christian School
6 miles, S
World Harvest Christian School
6 miles, S
Northern Light Mennonite School
10 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Birchwood, Anchorage, AK
Alaska Pacific University
17 miles, SW
University of Alaska Anchorage
17 miles, SW
Alaska Bible College
20 miles, NE
University of Alaska Fairbanks
245 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Birchwood, Anchorage, AK
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
15 miles, NE
Alaska Regional Hospital
16 miles, SW
North Star Hospital
16 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Birchwood, Anchorage, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
22 miles, SW
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
150 miles, SE
Fairbanks International Airport
242 miles, N
Kodiak Airport
272 miles, SW