Anchorage County

AK · Pop. 169,529 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Anchorage County is a mixed county in AK with a population of approximately 169,529.

$/Acre: $5,464
Property Tax: 1.19%
Growing Season: 60 days
Broadband: 78%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 135.8/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%
Local Sales Tax0.5%
Combined Sales Tax0.5%
Cost of Living Index125.7
Median Household Income$82,221
Poverty Rate9.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,464
Median Home Price$431K
Acres for Sale1990
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season60 days
Annual Rainfall21.4 inches
Avg Summer High55°F
Avg Winter Low-8°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation4,387 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado1/10
Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)358 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)2.3
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K772
Property Crime /100K988
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City53 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%
Ag EconomyWeak