Anchorage, Alaska
Growing Alaska city with expanding opportunities
WhereAtHome Score
64.2
Dout 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
2024 Presidential Election
State House District 20 (county-level results)
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.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 24%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 24%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 18%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 24%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 12%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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