Portage Valley, Anchorage, AK
Living in Portage Valley
Bikeability60
Walkability94
Commute66
Public Transit56
Affordability69
Public Safety13
Airports48
Hospitals54
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation+213 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+22% (2010–19)
53%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black<1%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%
Native American11%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$6.6k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K35%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector57%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van58%
Public transportation<1%
Walked20%
Worked at home18%
Housing
$300kMedian Home Value+$70k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$914Median Monthly Rent+$168 (2010–19)
20%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K36%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K10%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene29%
Utility gas42%
Wood17%
Crime
Violent Crime in Portage Valley
United States45
Alaska74
Anchorage Metro Area84
Anchorage Municipality94
Property Crime in Portage Valley
United States48
Alaska68
Anchorage Metro Area83
Anchorage Municipality94
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton77%
Donald Trump16%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 13 | 28 |
| Feb | 25 | 9 | 24 |
| Mar | 29 | 8 | 26 |
| Apr | 36 | 8 | 10 |
| May | 45 | 7 | 1 |
| Jun | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 56 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 54 | 10 | 0 |
| Sep | 48 | 13 | 0 |
| Oct | 37 | 14 | 8 |
| Nov | 27 | 12 | 23 |
| Dec | 26 | 15 | 37 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portage Valley
Inland Flooding16
Blizzard20
Tsunami2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Portage Valley, Anchorage, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Portage Valley, Anchorage, AK
Anchorage Junior Academy
36 miles, NW
St Elizabeth Ann Seton School
37 miles, NW
Eagle River Christian School
37 miles, NW
Anchorage Waldorf School
37 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Portage Valley, Anchorage, AK
Alaska Pacific University
38 miles, NW
University of Alaska Anchorage
39 miles, NW
Alaska Bible College
49 miles, N
University of Alaska Fairbanks
275 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portage Valley, Anchorage, AK
Alaska Native Medical Center
38 miles, NW
Providence Alaska Medical Center
39 miles, NW
Alaska Psychiatric Institute
39 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Portage Valley, Anchorage, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
44 miles, NW
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
117 miles, E
Kodiak Airport
253 miles, SW
Fairbanks International Airport
272 miles, N