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