Living in Anchorage (Alaska)
Anchorage (Alaska) is a city in Alaska, United States, home to 289,600 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 2%, #90 of 4,750), commuters (top 5%, #285 of 6,227), car-free households (top 7%, #265 of 3,933).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Anchorage (Alaska)
- The landscape belongs to Alaska.
- It is right on the coast of the Cook Inlet.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 5 h 27 min and sets around 1:41; in late June it sets around 9:43.
How Anchorage (Alaska) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Alaska | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 55 | #3,875 of 11,898 | #3 of 21 | Map |
| Low-income household | 45 | #3,410 of 9,771 | #1 of 34 | Map |
| Low-income family | 50 | #2,989 of 8,006 | #2 of 16 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #2,073 of 6,237 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 44 | #8,897 of 9,474 | #5 of 19 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 50 | #7,118 of 9,474 | #5 of 19 | Map |
| Early retiree | 44 | #10,255 of 10,762 | #13 of 37 | Map |
| Single professional | 70 | #450 of 4,537 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #346 of 4,444 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| DINKS | 74 | #691 of 3,053 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Remote worker | 54 | #5,106 of 7,271 | #2 of 22 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #285 of 6,227 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #265 of 3,933 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Student | 79 | #175 of 2,119 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 53 | #1,913 of 8,006 | #1 of 16 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 41 | #6,437 of 12,111 | #7 of 48 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 72 | #429 of 4,114 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Expat professional | 73 | #968 of 7,271 | #1 of 22 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #4,418 of 9,474 | #1 of 19 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 51 | #8,174 of 18,063 | #72 of 80 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 41 | #3,154 of 16,523 | #50 of 71 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #11,441 of 18,063 | #75 of 80 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #3,179 of 16,523 | #3 of 71 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 84 | #51 of 21,167 | #1 of 121 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,170 of 12,111 | #1 of 48 | Map |
| Coastal living | 64 | #3,846 of 6,413 | #13 of 40 | Map |
| Business owner | 75 | #950 of 12,111 | #1 of 48 | Map |
| Digital native | 71 | #90 of 4,750 | #1 of 4 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Elmendorf Air Force Base 15 km
- Eagle River (Alaska) 21 km
- Knik-Fairview 36 km
- Wasilla 47 km
- Meadow Lakes 48 km
- Tanaina 52 km
- Gateway (Alaska) 53 km
- Lakes 54 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.