Anchorage
- City in Alaska
City
Anchorage
- grade B+Overall Grade
- City in Alaska
- Rating 3.92 out of 5 474 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade C minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade B+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$327,500
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,350
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Anchorage Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Anchorage
Top Private Schools Near Anchorage
- grade A
Holy Rosary Academy
- Rating 4.41 out of 5 27 reviews
- grade A
Amazing Grace Academy
- Rating 4.67 out of 5 3 reviews
- grade A minus
Lumen Christi Catholic High School
- Rating 4.77 out of 5 13 reviews
- grade B+
Grace Christian School
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 67 reviews
- grade B+
Birchwood Christian School
- Rating 4 out of 5 6 reviews
Top Neighborhoods in Anchorage
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault815.9national 282.7
- Murder10.1national 6.1
- Rape172.1national 40.7
- Robbery152.5national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary412.5national 500.1
- Theft1,961national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft390.5national 284
Residents
Working in Anchorage
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$88,871
National
$69,021Similar Places
Anchorage Reviews
Rating 3.92 out of 5 474 reviews
A great place for hiking, biking, sledding, and good food! To get the most of the experience being outside is the only way. That are many farmers markets, carnivals and festivals for weekend activities. There is a need for better transit system, hard to get around without a vehicle.
Anchorage is a medium-sized city with big-city amenities because of our remoteness in Alaska. We make up for the long harsh winters (which honestly aren't as cold as Minnesota and North Dakota in winter!) with amazingly gorgeous summers where it is easy to play in the mountains every day while still living in the city. In the past 10 years we have become quite the foodie city too, so bring your palate!
I love the vast ecosystems present in Alaska, even in Anchorage. The air is clean and clear, and the sun feels amazing in the summer. If you are interested in hiking, kayaking, or literally anything to do with being outdoors, then Alaska is the place for you. There are plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the Indigenous land we reside on. The Anchorage community is also quite progressive and supportive towards many marginalized identities, such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and disabled individuals. A lot of this inclusivity and progression has to do with the immense cultural diversity in Anchorage alone. Many people move through and migrate to Alaska, so we have people from all over the world who are welcome in our city. It is so beautiful to see such rich cultural representation in the city, from the food to the music, we have a little bit of everything.
I would like to see more efforts towards improving the quality of life and nurturing a relationship with the Indigenous people.
I would like to see more efforts towards improving the quality of life and nurturing a relationship with the Indigenous people.