City Intelligence

Anchorage, AK

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Anchorage. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

Livability Score

78/ 100

Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB-
EnvironmentA+
WeatherB-

Population

64,828

Median Home

$344K

Median Income

$88K

Zip Codes Covered

3

With a population of 64,828, Anchorage is a mid-sized AK city. Median household income is $88K with homes valued around $344K. The city scores highest in environment (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Anchorage, AK. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$344K

Vacancy Rate

13.0%

Owner-Occupied

47%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Anchorage, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

99507

Area Stats

Pop: 35,708

Home Value: $353K

99501

Area Stats

Pop: 16,500

Home Value: $368K

99503

Area Stats

Pop: 12,620

Home Value: $286K

Anchorage Area Map

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Schools Near Anchorage

Schools in and around Anchorage, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (14)

Airport Heights Elementary

Aurora Elementary

Campbell STEM Elementary

Chugach Optional Elementary

College Gate Elementary

Denali Montessori Elementary

Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary

Inlet View Elementary

Lake Otis Elementary

Mountain View Elementary

North Star Elementary

Orion Elementary School

Rogers Park Elementary

Tudor Elementary

Middle Schools (5)

Central Middle School of Science

Clark Middle School

Northern Lights ABC K-8 School

Northwood ABC

Polaris K-12 School

High Schools (1)

Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School

Private Schools (4)

ANCHOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL

ANCHORAGE JUNIOR ACADEMY

ANCHORAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

HOLY ROSARY ACADEMY

Livability Grades

How Anchorage stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB-
EnvironmentA+
WeatherB-
AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 3 most populated zip codes for Anchorage and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.