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Anchorage, AK

Aggregated across 11 ZIP codes in Anchorage.

Population: 240,914 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Anchorage, AK is $423,772 — up 5.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $406,340 after a median 14 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,003/month. 81 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with avalanche, winterweather, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.2% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$423,772

Median home value

+5.4%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$423,772
1-year appreciation
+5.4%
3-year appreciation
+9.5%
5-year appreciation
+20.7%
10-year appreciation
+31.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$423,772
House Price Index (state)
383.3 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$406,340
Median list price
$424,845
Median price per sqft
$247
1-year sale-price change
+2.9%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
30
For-sale inventory
541
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
13 days
New listings (monthly)
324

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,003/mo
1-year rent change
+5.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$952/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,561/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,342/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
81
Elementary schools
51
Middle schools
9
High schools
14
Charter schools
8
School districts serving the area
Anchorage School District, Chugach School District
Schools include
Central Middle School of Science, Chugach Optional Elementary, Denali Montessori Elementary, Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School, Inlet View Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, winterWeather, earthquake, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Low · tsunami: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes D
Flood risk level
Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Elmendorf Air Force Base (3.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.5°F
Average high
58.4°F
Average low
48.4°F
Annual precipitation
36.8 in
Annual snowfall
29.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
21
Days with Good air quality
317
Days with Moderate air quality
48
Highest AQI recorded (year)
73

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-39,790
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
37,004
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
246

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Alaska Public Lands (1 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
632
Nearest airport
Merrill Field (MRI) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Merrill Field (MRI) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
127
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ALASKA MEDICAL CENTER, ALASKA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, ALASKA NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,230 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
18.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,948
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
77.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
118,987
Average weekly wage
$1,334
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
161

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AnchorageState medianUS median
Median home value$423,772$361,476$289,727
Median sale price$406,340$347,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,003/mo$1,884/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,948$2,096$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Anchorage, AK?
$423,772.
What is the median sale price in Anchorage, AK?
$406,340.
How long do homes take to sell in Anchorage, AK?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in Anchorage, AK?
Typical rent: $2,003/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Anchorage, AK?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, winterWeather, earthquake, landslide.
Is Anchorage, AK in a flood zone?
Low (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone D; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Anchorage, AK?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Anchorage, AK?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Anchorage, AK?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Elmendorf Air Force Base, 3.2 mi.
How many schools serve Anchorage, AK?
81 schools (51 elementary, 9 middle, 14 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Anchorage, AK walkable?
Walkability index: 11.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Anchorage, AK?
Good. Median AQI: 21. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Anchorage, AK?
Regional Price Parity: 105.2 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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