Girdwood, Anchorage, AK

Living in Girdwood

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Bikeability 44
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Walkability 66
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Commute 33
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 49
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Public Safety 14
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Airports 49
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 32
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Schools 61
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Residents

7.7k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +22% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial6%
Native American3%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$101k Median Household Income -$1.8k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector57%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$378k Median Home Value +$40k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$926 Median Monthly Rent -$343 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198928%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K26%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas1%
Utility gas72%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Girdwood

United States45
Alaska74
Anchorage Metro Area84
Anchorage Municipality94

Property Crime in Girdwood

United States48
Alaska68
Anchorage Metro Area83
Anchorage Municipality94

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump21%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 10 28
Feb 24 6 24
Mar 28 6 26
Apr 36 6 10
May 45 5 1
Jun 52 4 0
Jul 56 4 0
Aug 54 6 0
Sep 47 10 0
Oct 36 10 8
Nov 26 8 23
Dec 24 10 37

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Girdwood

Inland Flooding15
Blizzard16
Tsunami2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Girdwood, Anchorage, AK

Private Schools

Private Schools near Girdwood, Anchorage, AK

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Colleges

Colleges near Girdwood, Anchorage, AK

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Alaska Bible College
46 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Girdwood, Anchorage, AK

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Airports

Airports near Girdwood, Anchorage, AK

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Kodiak Airport
249 miles, SW
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