State rank#1 of 30
Smallest county288,976 residentsAnchorage
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 02020
Anchorage, Alaska
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population288,976
Household income$103,284
Unemployment3.9%
Life expectancy76.3 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Anchorage has 288,976 residents and ranks #1 by population among Alaska county equivalents. Median household income is $103,284. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.9%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Alaska
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Anchorage: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Anchorage, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $395,900 median home value and $1,489/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $103,284, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Anchorage may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, bachelor’s degree or higher, and poor or fair health. College attainment is 38.7% and life expectancy is 76.3 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $103,284, rank #2 of 30 available Alaska counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 38.7%, rank #2 of 30 available Alaska counties.
- Poor or fair health: 13.7%, rank #3 of 30 available Alaska counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,489/mo, rank #27 of 30; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $395,900, rank #25 of 30; investigate local variation before moving.
- Primary care access: 1 per 860 residents, rank #16 of 27; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Alaska
Rank and range use only counties in Alaska with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$103,284
$103,284; above the state county median of $80,959.
State rank #2 of 30 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$395,900
$395,900; above the state county median of $287,400.
State rank #25 of 30 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,489/mo
$1,489/mo; above the state county median of $1,290/mo.
State rank #27 of 30 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.9%
3.9%; below the state county median of 5.4%.
State rank #6 of 30 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
38.7%
38.7%; above the state county median of 23.3%.
State rank #2 of 30 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.3 years
76.3 years; below the state county median of 77.4 years.
State rank #13 of 23 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
13.7%
13.7%; below the state county median of 17.3%.
State rank #3 of 30 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
12.1%
12.1%; below the state county median of 16%.
State rank #3 of 30 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 860 residents
1 per 860 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 780 residents.
State rank #16 of 27 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 128 residents
1 per 128 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 233 residents.
State rank #12 of 29 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Anchorage FAQ
Is Anchorage a good place to live?
Anchorage may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, bachelor’s degree or higher, and poor or fair health. College attainment is 38.7% and life expectancy is 76.3 years.
What should I know before moving to Anchorage?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $395,900 median home value and $1,489/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $103,284, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Anchorage?
Anchorage has 288,976 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Anchorage?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 02020; the parent state FIPS is 02.
What is the median household income in Anchorage?
The ACS median household income is $103,284.
How much does housing cost in Anchorage?
Housing benchmarks are $395,900 median home value and $1,489/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $103,284, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Anchorage?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.9%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
#2Matanuska-Susitna112,988
#3Fairbanks North Star95,460
#4Kenai Peninsula60,413
#5Juneau City and Borough31,794
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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