Anchorage Metro Area, AK
Living in the Anchorage Metro Area
Bikeability44
Walkability40
Commute73
Public Transit31
Affordability36
Public Safety17
Airports48
Hospitals53
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
399kPopulation+30k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black4%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial8%
Native American7%
Native Hawaiian2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate26%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$83kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military2%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$295kMedian Home Value+$45k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$250 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas77%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Anchorage Metro Area
United States45
Alaska74
Property Crime in the Anchorage Metro Area
United States48
Alaska68
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | 2 | 20 |
| Feb | 16 | 2 | 16 |
| Mar | 23 | 1 | 12 |
| Apr | 35 | 1 | 6 |
| May | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Oct | 32 | 3 | 10 |
| Nov | 17 | 2 | 19 |
| Dec | 13 | 2 | 28 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Anchorage Metro Area
Inland Flooding10
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Anchorage Metro Area, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Anchorage Metro Area, AK
St Ann's Academy
43 miles, S
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School
44 miles, S
Wasilla Lake Christian School
45 miles, S
Northern Light Mennonite School
46 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Anchorage Metro Area, AK
Alaska Bible College
46 miles, SE
Alaska Pacific University
71 miles, S
University of Alaska Anchorage
71 miles, S
University of Alaska Fairbanks
191 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Anchorage Metro Area, AK
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
47 miles, S
Alaska Regional Hospital
69 miles, S
North Star Hospital
70 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Anchorage Metro Area, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
73 miles, S
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
183 miles, SE
Fairbanks International Airport
188 miles, N
Kodiak Airport
323 miles, S