Best Neighborhoods in Anchorage municipality, AK

25 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

Population: 290,6742026 Data

Best Neighborhoods in Anchorage municipality, AK — Key Takeaways

The best neighborhood in Anchorage municipality is Pleasant Valley CDP with a Kurby Score of 95/100. Anchorage municipality has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Kipnuk CDP with a violent crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents, 3% below the national average of 3.6. The most affordable is Kipnuk CDP with a median home value of $43,300.

Anchorage municipality has a population of 290,674, a median household income of $95,731, an unemployment rate of 5.9%, and a poverty rate of 9.6%. The median home value citywide is $363,800, which is 29% above the national average of $281,900.

Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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Top 3 Neighborhoods

Kipnuk CDP

92/100

Kurby Score

$43,300

Crime: 3.5

Tuntutuliak CDP

94/100

Kurby Score

$82,700

Crime: 3.5

Kwigillingok CDP

82/100

Kurby Score

$116,700

Crime: 3.5

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Best neighborhoods in Anchorage municipality ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
#	Neighborhood	Kurby Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Crime Rate	Poverty	Unemployment
	Kipnuk CDP	92	$43,300	—	3.5 per 1K	33.2%	26.3%
	Tuntutuliak CDP	94	$82,700	—	3.5 per 1K	36.6%	22.0%
	Kwigillingok CDP	82	$116,700	—	3.5 per 1K	15.4%	20.4%
4	Pleasant Valley CDP	95	$138,100	—	3.5 per 1K	0.0%	0.0%
5	Yakutat CDP	79	$152,100	—	3.5 per 1K	10.0%	1.8%
6	Noatak CDP	86	$157,500	—	3.5 per 1K	6.5%	35.5%
7	Metlakatla CDP	85	$163,900	—	3.5 per 1K	14.7%	12.0%
8	Moose Creek CDP	73	$164,900	—	3.5 per 1K	19.9%	0.4%
9	Tok CDP	83	$194,800	—	3.5 per 1K	20.9%	8.6%
10	Happy Valley CDP	85	$199,000	—	3.5 per 1K	13.1%	8.2%
11	Anchor Point CDP	83	$208,100	—	3.5 per 1K	12.7%	10.5%
12	Susitna North CDP	77	$208,700	—	3.5 per 1K	15.7%	14.1%
13	Cohoe CDP	83	$215,500	—	3.5 per 1K	17.8%	11.2%
14	Big Delta CDP	86	$218,300	—	3.5 per 1K	4.8%	24.7%
15	Sutton-Alpine CDP	83	$218,900	—	3.5 per 1K	6.3%	13.2%
16	Funny River CDP	88	$226,100	—	3.5 per 1K	10.6%	5.1%
17	Healy CDP	91	$235,500	—	3.5 per 1K	9.5%	3.7%
18	Ninilchik CDP	85	$235,800	—	3.5 per 1K	17.1%	6.0%
19	Talkeetna CDP	87	$240,300	—	3.5 per 1K	10.1%	4.2%
20	Knik River CDP	90	$250,300	—	3.5 per 1K	11.1%	2.4%
21	Salcha CDP	84	$253,200	—	3.5 per 1K	10.3%	0.0%
22	Willow CDP	84	$259,500	—	3.5 per 1K	14.3%	7.9%
23	Ester CDP	81	$260,300	—	3.5 per 1K	5.6%	3.5%
24	Deltana CDP	85	$267,700	—	3.5 per 1K	11.3%	3.2%
25	Buffalo Soapstone CDP	82	$273,000	—	3.5 per 1K	8.8%	13.7%

Rankings by Category

Top 5 neighborhoods in Anchorage municipality for each quality-of-life metric.

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Kipnuk CDP
3.5 per 1K
2
Tuntutuliak CDP
3.5 per 1K
3
Kwigillingok CDP
3.5 per 1K
4
Pleasant Valley CDP
3.5 per 1K
5
Yakutat CDP
3.5 per 1K

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Kipnuk CDP
$43,300
2
Tuntutuliak CDP
$82,700
3
Kwigillingok CDP
$116,700
4
Pleasant Valley CDP
$138,100
5
Yakutat CDP
$152,100

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Deltana CDP
$105,250
2
Healy CDP
$97,404
3
Big Delta CDP
$96,125
4
Talkeetna CDP
$79,091
5
Metlakatla CDP
$78,750

How We Rank Neighborhoods in Anchorage municipality

Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

Affordability: 25% weight
Walkability & Transit: 15% weight
Safety: 17% weight
Environment: 17% weight
Education: 13% weight
Economy: 13% weight

Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

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Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the cheapest neighborhoods in Anchorage municipality?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Anchorage municipality by median home value are: Kipnuk CDP, Tuntutuliak CDP, Kwigillingok CDP, Pleasant Valley CDP, Yakutat CDP. Rankings are based on Census ACS housing data.

What is the cheapest neighborhood to buy a home in Anchorage municipality?

Kipnuk CDP has the lowest median home value at $43,300. The national median is $281,900.

Where is the cheapest rent in Anchorage municipality?

Kipnuk CDP has the lowest median rent at $425/month. The national median rent is $1,163/month.

Which neighborhood in Anchorage municipality has the highest income?

Deltana CDP has the highest median household income at $105,250. The national median is $74,580.

What is the median home value in Anchorage municipality?

The median home value in Anchorage municipality, AK is $363,800. The national median is $281,900.

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