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Anchorage, Alaska by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Anchorage was 10.3 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 41% higher than the statewide rate (7.3). The median household income is $103,284 and the median home value is $395,900. Population: about 288,976 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Anchorage?
Anchorage's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 10.3 per 1,000 residents, based on 2,951 offenses reported to the FBI. That is 41% higher than the Alaska rate (7.3), and about 3.1 times the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 24 murders. Property crime came to 9,504 offenses (33.1 per 1,000; Alaska: 18.9). Car thefts stand out: 5.1 per 1,000, about 2.6 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 10% between 2022 and 2025 (3,291 to 2,951).
| Offense (2025) | Anchorage count | Per 1,000 | Alaska per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 2,951 | 10.3 | 7.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 24 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 418 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 517 | 1.8 | 0.84 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,992 | 6.9 | 5.2 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 9,504 | 33.1 | 18.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 1,062 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 6,990 | 24.3 | 13.6 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,452 | 5.1 | 2.8 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Anchorage changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 3,291 | 7,900 | 29 |
| 2023 | 3,022 | 8,243 | 19 |
| 2024 | 2,917 | 7,937 | 28 |
| 2025 | 2,951 | 9,504 | 24 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Anchorage Police Department's own reports.
How does Anchorage compare with Alaska?
Households in Anchorage have a median income of $103,284 (Alaska: $92,788). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $395,900, and half of renters pay more than $1,489 a month. About 288,976 people live on 1,707 square miles of land, roughly 169 per square mile. The city lies in Anchorage Municipality.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Anchorage | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 288,976 | 735,706 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $103,284 | $92,788 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $395,900 | $352,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,489 | $1,419 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.6% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.9% | 10.1% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 38.7% | 31.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 63.9% | 66.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.2 | 35.8 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Anchorage?
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Anchorage: Fort Richardson (Usarmy) and Elmendorf Air Force Base. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 5 high-hazard dams in Anchorage. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 4 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Eklutna Dam (56 ft) and Ship Creek Dam (50 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Anchorage Municipality has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Anchorage?
Alaska does not publish an open highway work-zone feed that we can read yet, so road construction in Anchorage city limits is not on our map. Check the state's 511 traveler site for current closures.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Anchorage?
Inside the city limits there are 97 public schools (2024-25) and 11 private schools (2023-24). 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 8 state parks or recreation areas: Bettles Bay State Marine Park, Chugach State Park, Decision Point State Marine Park, Entry Cove State Marine Park and Kepler-Bradley Lakes State Recreation Area and 3 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Anchorage
Gun shops
27 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Anchorage city limits (26 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 72 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 8 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: 907 Surplus LLC (Anchorage), Alaska Fast Cash Anchorage LLC (Anchorage), Alaska Fast Cash Muldoon (Anchorage), Alaska Premier Auctions And Appraisals LLC (Anchorage), Bass Pro Shops Outpost (Anchorage), Bear Mountain Firearms LLC (Chugiak), Big Rays (Anchorage), Boondocks Sporting Goods & Outfitters (Eagle River) and 18 more.
Liquor stores
38 liquor stores are on the map inside the Anchorage city limits: 88th Street Liquor Boutique (Anchorage), AK Wine Grotto (Anchorage), Allocated (Anchorage), Anchorage Wine House (2 in Anchorage), Aurora Nights Liquor, Brown Jug (4 locations), Brown Jug (3 in Anchorage), Brown Jug #255 (Anchorage) and 24 more. Alaska has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Anchorage city limits: Planned Parenthood (Anchorage).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Anchorage?
In 2025, Anchorage had 10.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2,951 reported), 41% higher than the Alaska rate (7.3). The property-crime rate was 33.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Anchorage?
$103,284 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $92,788 for Alaska.
How much do homes cost in Anchorage?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $395,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $352,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Anchorage?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Anchorage Municipality has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Juneau, AK (558 mi) · Bellingham, WA (1350 mi) · Marysville, WA (1395 mi) · Everett, WA (1400 mi) · Shoreline, WA (1407 mi) · Seattle, WA (1414 mi)
More: Alaska statewide numbers · county page: Anchorage Municipality · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Anchorage municipality.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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