Alaska

Alaska is a state located in the northwestern region of the United States. The capital of Alaska is Juneau, and its largest city is Anchorage. The state's population was 731,545 in 2019, making it the least populous state in the US. Alaska has a wide variety of landscapes and climates, from the Arctic tundra in the north to the temperate rainforests in the south. It is known for its abundance of natural resources, including oil and minerals, and for being home to several national parks. In addition, Alaska is a popular destination for outdoor recreation activities such as fishing, camping, and hiking.

State: Alaska
County: Anchorage Municipality, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 30 total
Metro Area: Anchorage, Fairbanks, 4 total
City: Anchorage, Fairbanks, 332 total

Zip Codes: 99654, 99504, 99507, 99508, 99709, 99801, 99645, 99577, 99502, 99515, 242 total
Cost of Living: 16.5% higher

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Alaska is 7.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Alaska jobs have decreased by 0.8%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Alaska's cost of living is 16.5% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Alaska's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

July, June and August are the most pleasant months in the state of Alaska, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Alaska remained strongly Republican, 52.8% to 42.8%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Alaska's population is 735,951 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 6.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 18.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Alaska is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 5.7%.

SCHOOLS

Alaska public schools spend $20,297 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 21.3 students per teacher in Alaska. More Education

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Housing Market in Alaska

It's a good time to buy in Alaska. Home Appreciation is up 5.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Alaska is .

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Reviews for Alaska 26 Reviews

Alaska is great - 8/10/2022
Alaska is a gorgeous state full of kind people, wonderful landscape, good food, great places, and good schools! I have lived in Anchorage since 2019 and it is the best... Read More

Mark | Anchorage, AK | Reply | No Replies

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Recreation in Alaska - 3/4/2015
I have lived in Alaska for forty years, and have found many exciting places to see and things to do. I prefer outdoor activities. If you like to hunt, camp, fish and... Read More

James | Ogden, UT | Reply | 1 Reply

Like another country - 10/28/2014
Living in Alaska is like living in another country; one that is behind the times by more than 20 years, at least. The roads are bad; the government and police corrupt;... Read More

Mynickname | Anchorage, AK | Reply | No Replies

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ZIP CODES IN ALASKA

99654, 99504, 99507, 99508, 99709, 99801, 99645, 99577, 99502, 99515, 242 total

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