About Anchorage County

Anchorage is a county in the Anchorage Metropolitan area. It has a population of 286,075 and a population density of 171, which is 45% above the national average. It has a median age of 36, which is 2 years above the Anchorage Metro median age and 3 years below the national average.


Anchorage Municipality has a median home value of $299,802, which is 22% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,852 is 16% above the metro average rent and 11% below the national average rent The average household income in Anchorage County is $94,437 , which is 18% above the national average of household income.

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$299,802Median Home Value
$382,407 Anchorage Metro Area
$1,852Median Rent
$1,558 Anchorage Metro Area

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Anchorage County's population is made up of 50% married, 35% single, 12% divorced and 3% widowed. Millennials make up the largest percentage of the population at 33%, while Baby Boomers have the second largest segment at 30%. Homeowners make up 63% of the population in Anchorage County.

286,075Population
401,314 Anchorage Metro Area
171Population Density
  • 51% Male
  • 49% Female
36 Median Age
34 Anchorage Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Anchorage County is $51,873. The Median Household Income is $94,437

$51,873Income Per Capita
$48,746 Anchorage Metro Area
$94,437Median Household Income
$94,150 Anchorage Metro Area
8% Poverty Rate
9% Anchorage Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
4% Anchorage Metro Area
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Amenities in Anchorage County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$299,802Median Home Value
$382,407 Anchorage Metro Area
$1,852Median Rent
$1,558 Anchorage Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 Anchorage Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
37%
Home Owners
63%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Anchorage crime index is 197 which is higher than the national average.

197
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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