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University Place, WA vs Juneau, AK

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Are people in Juneau older or younger than people in University Place?
- The Median Age in Juneau is 1.1 years older than in University Place.

Are housing costs cheaper in Juneau or University Place?
- Juneau housing costs are 20.2% less expensive than University Place housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Juneau or University Place?
- The average commute for residents of Juneau is 11.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of University Place.

Things to do in University Place?
University Place WA sits at the base of Puget Sound offering scenic getaways just a stone’s throw away combined with several cultural attractions like Murray Morgan Bridge Park which tells the history of Tacoma.

Things to do in Juneau?
Juneau AK lies southeast Anchorage home to several outdoor sites perfect for those who want a bit of adventure from whale watching trips to glacier trekking all surrounded by breathtaking glaciers, mountains and fjords.

 University Place, WAJuneau, AKUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,240329,725,481
 Median Income$84,673  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$572,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for University Place    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

University Place is a great supporter of public schools. The community values good education and has no problem supporting funding for schools. This does create higher  More

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Reviews for Juneau    18 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Juneau's strong points are its unique geography and scenery, outdoor recreation options, availability of fresh seafood, and its thriving arts & culture  More

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Over 11 years ago

Juneau AK has over 50 trails in and around our community. They can be short as a jaunt from the road to the water to go shell collecting or much longer. Such as a hike  More

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Over 12 years ago

If you want wilderness, mountains, ocean, fishing, hunting, hiking, snow, rain, and cold, this is the place to  More

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