In Anchorage, Alaska, the median home price is $437,169, compared with the Alaska median of $389,981; median household income is $103,284; the population is 288,976; schools rate 5.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 888.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 18.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Anchorage at a glance
Population
288,976
Median Household Income
$103,284
Typical Home Value
$437,169
School District Rating
5.2
Violent Crime Rate
888.0
Avg Commute Time
18.8
About Anchorage
Anchorage has a population of 288,976. The median home value is $437,169, 12% above the Alaska median. Median household income is $103,284 (11% above the Alaska median).
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Anchorage
1 town, by population.
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Anchorage at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Anchorage?
- Anchorage has a population of 288,976 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Anchorage?
- The median home value in Anchorage is $437,169. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Anchorage?
- Median household income in Anchorage is $103,284 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Anchorage in?
- Anchorage is in Alaska.
- How many towns are in Anchorage?
- Anchorage contains 1 town or municipality. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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