Anchorage, Alaska

Population 298,610

Anchorage is located in Anchorage Municipality, AK. The population is 298,610, making Anchorage the largest city in Anchorage Municipality and the largest city in the state of Alaska.

There are 83 public schools in Anchorage with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Anchorage is very low , and there are 953 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Anchorage is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Anchorage property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Anchorage include Jber, Point MacKenzie and Eagle River.

Anchorage Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 6.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 57.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 36.6%

Crime Rate

54.49% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 532
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 216
  • Burglary: 588
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

57.57% Higher than national avg.
  • 953 offenders in Anchorage
  • 31.91 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1,985 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 7
  • Registered Polluters: 9
  • Superfunds: 50
  • Tanks & Spills: 1,919

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • Alaska unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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83 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 83 K-12 public schools in Anchorage, AK and 15 private schools. Homefacts rates Anchorage's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
15 Private Schools

Anchor Lutheran School

Anchorage Christian Schools

Anchorage Junior Academy

Anchorage Montessori School

Anchorage Waldorf School

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3 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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9 Former Drug Labs view all

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770 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Anchorage, AK issued 770 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 770 permits, 572 were issued for single family homes and 198 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Anchorage, AK issued 533 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 533 permits, 475 were issued for single family homes and 58 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $915
  • 1 Bedroom: $985
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,297
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,847
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,223

Zip Codes

99501 99502 99503 99504 99505 99506 99507 99508 99509 99510 99511 99513 99514 99515 99516
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Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (98/129)
    Anchorage, AK has 75.97% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Anchorage, AK is a green zone.
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  • UV Index LOW 1.62 Average
    Anchorage, AK is a low risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 13.78°
  • February 20.5°
  • March 24.85°
  • April 36.93°
  • May 49.3°
  • June 56.84°
  • July 60.08°
  • August 57.14°
  • September 48.33°
  • October 34.62°
  • November 21.67°
  • December 16.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Anchorage, AK

Earthquakes
Anchorage, AK has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Anchorage, AK has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Anchorage, AK has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Anchorage, AK has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Anchorage, AK: $85,634

Unemployment

Unemployment in Anchorage is 2.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 34.32%
White Collar - 65.68%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bill Walker
  • Sen. Lisa Murkowski
  • Sen. Daniel Sullivan

City Representatives

  • Don Young

Neighborhood Info

18 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

4 Cemeteries view all

179 FCC Towers view all

20 Fire Stations view all

3 Hospitals view all

4 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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