Anchorage, Alaska

Growing Alaska city with expanding opportunities

Pacific Anchorage, AK Metro

WhereAtHome Score

64.2

D

out of 100

Overview

Anchorage is an Alaska city with a population of approximately 286K, part of the Anchorage, AK metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $425,357. Median household income is $95,731.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 286K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $425,357 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $95,731 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.1 minutes
  • Part of the Anchorage, AK metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

286,075

Source: Census ACS

$425,357

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$95,731

Source: Census ACS

19.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

31

Source: Walk Score

132 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

State House District 20 (county-level results)

56%
44%
Democrat 3,924
Republican 3,041
Leans D+12.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

5 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 48.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 24%)

Income vs Housing 62/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 24%)

Commute Time 75.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 18%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 24%)

Purchasing Power 49.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 12%)

WhereAtHome Score 64.2

Location

Anchorage, AK (61.2116, -149.8761)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.