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Anchorage, AK

Gateway to wild Alaska — moose in the yard, glaciers an hour away.

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Population
289,069
-0.55% YoY
Median rent
$1,500/mo
Median home
$360k
Sunny days/yr
142
School rating
4/10
Walk score
38/100

Demographics

Historic trends & YoY changes

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Diversity index: 0.609/100

Job market

Median income$98,152
Unemployment5%
Job growth (yoy)0.5%

Top industries

EnergyLogisticsTourism

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Walk & schools

School Rating

4/10

Based on public school performance, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Walk score38/100
Transit score17/100
Bike score52/100

Walk, Transit & Bike scores out of 100 (higher = more accessible). School rating out of 10.

Climate

Sun days scaled ÷10 for readability.

Safety

Violent crime index5
Property crime index90

Lower is safer (US avg ≈ 22 violent / 35 property).

Cost of living

COL index128

100 = US national average. Above average.

Best time to visit

Prime months

Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep

Shoulder
May, Oct
Skip
Dec–Feb (deep cold)
Sun
Often overcast
Rain
Moderate rainfall

Summers average 65°F, winters 18°F. moderate rainfall; often overcast.

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