Spenard, Anchorage, AK
Living in Spenard
Bikeability56
Walkability67
Commute97
Public Transit45
Affordability92
Public Safety5
Airports58
Hospitals56
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation+781 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
50%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian10%
Black5%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial8%
Native American9%
Native Hawaiian2%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$82kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty
17 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$246kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$952Median Monthly Rent+$139 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached37%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas72%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Spenard
United States45
Alaska74
Anchorage Metro Area84
Anchorage Municipality94
Property Crime in Spenard
United States48
Alaska68
Anchorage Metro Area83
Anchorage Municipality94
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump28%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 22 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 19 |
| Mar | 26 | 1 | 19 |
| Apr | 37 | 0 | 7 |
| May | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 35 | 2 | 9 |
| Nov | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 31 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Spenard
Inland Flooding9
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Spenard, Anchorage, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Spenard, Anchorage, AK
Anchorage Montessori School
1 miles, SW
Holy Rosary Academy
1 miles, NE
Anchor Lutheran School
3 miles, S
Faith Evangelical Lutheran School
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Spenard, Anchorage, AK
University of Alaska Anchorage
3 miles, E
Alaska Pacific University
4 miles, E
Alaska Bible College
39 miles, NE
University of Alaska Fairbanks
262 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Spenard, Anchorage, AK
Alaska Psychiatric Institute
3 miles, E
North Star Hospital
3 miles, NE
Providence Alaska Medical Center
3 miles, E
Alaska Regional Hospital
3 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Spenard, Anchorage, AK
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
157 miles, E
Kodiak Airport
254 miles, S
Fairbanks International Airport
259 miles, N