Living in Juneau (Alaska)
Juneau (Alaska) is a large place in Alaska, United States, home to 31,555 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 1%, #154 of 16,523), nature lovers (top 11%, #1,960 of 18,063), climate-conscious movers (top 15%, #1,708 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Juneau (Alaska)
- It is right on the coast of the North Pacific Ocean.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 6 h 22 min and sets around 1:07; in late June it sets around 8:08.
How Juneau (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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 25 | #7,978 of 9,771 | #26 of 34 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 52 | #8,061 of 10,762 | #2 of 37 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 50 | #6,262 of 7,271 | #6 of 22 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 31 | #8,605 of 12,111 | #36 of 48 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 54 | #4,004 of 7,271 | #4 of 22 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 63 | #1,960 of 18,063 | #14 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 | 68 | #154 of 16,523 | #11 of 71 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #9,423 of 18,063 | #68 of 80 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #2,455 of 16,523 | #1 of 71 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 58 | #5,039 of 21,167 | #4 of 121 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,708 of 12,111 | #3 of 48 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #3,273 of 6,413 | #5 of 40 | Map |
| Business owner | 43 | #7,126 of 12,111 | #5 of 48 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sitka 149 km
- Ketchikan 370 km
- Palmer (Alaska) 894 km
- Gateway (Alaska) 900 km
- Lakes 904 km
- Eagle River (Alaska) 908 km
- Wasilla 910 km
- Elmendorf Air Force Base 910 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.