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Juneau City and Borough

AK · Pop. 31,969 · Rural County

70/100Homestead Score

Juneau City and Borough is a rural county in Alaska, spanning 2,704 square miles with 31,969 residents at a density of 11.8 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The median home price is $433,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.93%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 164-day growing season, average summer highs of 59.1°F and average winter lows of 21.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 116.9 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Bartlett Regional Hospital is 10.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.1% of homes.

Property Tax: 0.93%
Growing Season: 164 days
Broadband: 98.1%
Density: 11.8/sq mi

Pros

  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.93% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Broadband reaches 98.1% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Bartlett Regional Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 10.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • At 11.8 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.4% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • A 164-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
  • A median home price of $433,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
  • At 11.8 people per square mile, services, labor, and suppliers are spread thin.

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%
Median Household Income$100,513
Poverty Rate8.2%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$433K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6a
Growing Season164 days
Annual Rainfall116.9 inches
Avg Summer High59.1°F
Avg Winter Low21.6°F

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado1/10
Flood2/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalBartlett Regional Hospital (10.8 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage98.1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Homesteading in Juneau City and Borough: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Juneau City and Borough?
Juneau City and Borough is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 164-day growing season, average summer highs of 59.1°F, and average winter lows of 21.6°F.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $433,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.93%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 98.1% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Bartlett Regional Hospital is 10.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them.