Alaska at a glance
- ~$1.4k
- Median monthly rentAbout the same as the U.S. median
- ~36
- Median age
- ~$355k
- Median home value6% above the U.S. median
- ~$93k
- Median household income15% above the U.S. median
State guide
Find your place in Alaska
Explore cities and towns, compare published facts, and get a feel for everyday life.
355 cities and towns
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Image credits and license
Creator: Tim Rains / National Park Service (resized/cropped)
License: Public domain
Statewide figures are a starting point. Compare individual cities below; costs and conditions vary by place.
Cities & towns in Alaska
Search all 355 places by name.
1–24 of 355 places
- Anchorage, AKPopulation 287,155
- Juneau, AKPopulation 31,609
- Fairbanks, AKPopulation 31,468
- Knik-Fairview, AKPopulation 19,972
- Badger, AKPopulation 18,677
- College, AKPopulation 11,924
- Wasilla, AKPopulation 10,556
- North Lakes, AKPopulation 10,223
- Tanaina, AKPopulation 9,646
- Meadow Lakes, AKPopulation 8,689
- Kalifornsky, AKPopulation 8,663
- Sitka, AKPopulation 8,319
- Ketchikan, AKPopulation 7,939
- Kenai, AKPopulation 7,924
- Gateway, AKPopulation 6,845
- Palmer, AKPopulation 6,710
- Bethel, AKPopulation 6,626
- Homer, AKPopulation 6,331
- Sterling, AKPopulation 6,323
- South Lakes, AKPopulation 6,180
- Steele Creek, AKPopulation 5,928
- Chena Ridge, AKPopulation 5,881
- Fishhook, AKPopulation 5,819
- Kodiak, AKPopulation 5,281
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Everyday life in Alaska
Look beyond statewide averages when deciding where to live.
Check how you get there
Many Alaska communities are outside the connected road network. Before choosing a place, check how you would reach work, shops, and services, and how you would transport your belongings.
Alaska DMV: road access →Plan for winter journeys
Road maintenance priorities differ by route. Check the roads you would use regularly, then consult current conditions before travelling.
DOT: winter maintenance priorities →Budget beyond rent
Fuel prices differ between communities, with transportation costs contributing to those differences. Check local heating and travel costs alongside housing, groceries, and utilities.
Alaska DCRA: community fuel prices →Find local professionals
Sources & data notesReferences, reporting periods, and how to use this information
Information on this page is compiled from multiple sources and provided for general information. It may be incomplete or out of date, and we do not guarantee its accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. Independently verify important details with the original source, relevant authority, or a qualified professional before making decisions.
Statistics keep their reporting periods. Survey estimates are not current asking prices or quotes for an individual property. Displayed values are rounded.
- Geographic coverage
- Alaska statistics · U.S. comparison figures · City populationU.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B01002Reporting period: Jan 1, 2020–Dec 31, 2024.
- City populationU.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 Subcounty EstimatesReporting period: Jul 1–Jul 1, 2025.
Photo credits
- Denali National Park and Preserve, AlaskaImage credits and license
Creator: Tim Rains / National Park Service (resized/cropped)
License: Public domain
Population sources and reporting periods
Latest published population for each place. Reporting periods may vary; places without a published population appear last when sorting by size.