Alaska moving guide

Where should I move in Alaska?

We ranked 3 Alaska cities with 20,000+ residents on home affordability (income vs. home value), unemployment, education and population growth. Here are the top 3.

1. 1

   Juneau

   Home $432,500 · Rent $1,462 · Income $100,513 · Unemployment 4.0%
   75/100
2. 2

   Anchorage

   Home $375,900 · Rent $1,453 · Income $98,152 · Unemployment 4.6%
   50/100
3. 3

   Fairbanks

   Home $255,700 · Rent $1,470 · Income $72,077 · Unemployment 5.8%
   25/100

Statewide, Alaska recorded 2,663 crimes per 100,000 people in 2025 — #3 highest of 50 states (FBI).

Also see: Best counties in Alaska to live

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023); FBI Crime Data Explorer.