North Star, Anchorage, AK
Living in North Star
Bikeability
80
Walkability
89
Commute
100
Public Transit
68
Affordability
100
Public Safety
5
Airports
58
Hospitals
56
Colleges
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
40
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
7.6k
Population
-316 (2010–19)
41 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
40%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black9%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial9%
Native American9%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household40%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$68k
Median Household Income
+$9k (2010–19)
91%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
16 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector61%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van74%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab1%
Walked10%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$294k
Median Home Value
+$83k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k
Median Monthly Rent
+$29 (2010–19)
35%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached29%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197929%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K5%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Utility gas69%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in North Star
United States45
Alaska74
Anchorage Metro Area84
Anchorage Municipality94
Property Crime in North Star
United States48
Alaska68
Anchorage Metro Area83
Anchorage Municipality94
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump23%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 18 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 16 |
| Mar | 26 | 1 | 16 |
| Apr | 37 | 0 | 6 |
| May | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 35 | 2 | 10 |
| Nov | 21 | 1 | 19 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 26 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in North Star
Inland Flooding9
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near North Star, Anchorage, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near North Star, Anchorage, AK
Holy Rosary Academy
0 miles, SW
Anchorage Montessori School
2 miles, SW
Faith Evangelical Lutheran School
3 miles, SE
Starbright Early Learning Center
3 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near North Star, Anchorage, AK
University of Alaska Anchorage
2 miles, E
Alaska Pacific University
3 miles, E
Alaska Bible College
38 miles, NE
University of Alaska Fairbanks
261 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near North Star, Anchorage, AK
North Star Hospital
2 miles, E
Alaska Regional Hospital
2 miles, E
Alaska Psychiatric Institute
2 miles, SE
Providence Alaska Medical Center
3 miles, E
Airports
Airports near North Star, Anchorage, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
4 miles, SW
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
156 miles, E
Kodiak Airport
255 miles, S
Fairbanks International Airport
258 miles, N