University Area, Anchorage, AK
Living in University Area
Bikeability
59
Walkability
59
Commute
97
Public Transit
38
Affordability
77
Public Safety
6
Airports
58
Hospitals
56
Colleges
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
11
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
36k
Population
+1.5k (2010–19)
33 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black5%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial6%
Native American7%
Native Hawaiian4%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$83k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
17 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector54%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$211k
Median Home Value
+$14k (2010–19)
16%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k
Median Monthly Rent
+$133 (2010–19)
53%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached22%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in University Area
United States45
Alaska74
Anchorage Metro Area84
Anchorage Municipality94
Property Crime in University Area
United States48
Alaska68
Anchorage Metro Area83
Anchorage Municipality94
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 22 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 19 |
| Mar | 26 | 1 | 19 |
| Apr | 37 | 0 | 7 |
| May | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 35 | 2 | 9 |
| Nov | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 31 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in University Area
Inland Flooding9
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near University Area, Anchorage, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near University Area, Anchorage, AK
Starbright Early Learning Center
1 miles, SW
Anchorage Waldorf School
1 miles, E
Anchorage Christian Schools
2 miles, E
Faith Evangelical Lutheran School
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near University Area, Anchorage, AK
Alaska Pacific University
0 miles, NW
University of Alaska Anchorage
1 miles, W
Alaska Bible College
36 miles, NE
University of Alaska Fairbanks
261 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near University Area, Anchorage, AK
Alaska Native Medical Center
0 miles, S
Providence Alaska Medical Center
1 miles, W
Alaska Psychiatric Institute
1 miles, W
Alaska Regional Hospital
2 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near University Area, Anchorage, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
7 miles, W
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
153 miles, E
Kodiak Airport
256 miles, SW
Fairbanks International Airport
258 miles, N