Girdwood, Anchorage, AK
Living in Girdwood
Bikeability
44
Walkability
66
Commute
33
Public Transit
28
Affordability
49
Public Safety
14
Airports
49
Hospitals
54
Colleges
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
61
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Girdwood, Anchorage, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Girdwood, Anchorage, AK
Anchorage Junior Academy
26 miles, NW
St Elizabeth Ann Seton School
26 miles, NW
Pacific Northern Academy
28 miles, NW
Anchorage Waldorf School
28 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Girdwood, Anchorage, AK
Alaska Pacific University
29 miles, NW
University of Alaska Anchorage
29 miles, NW
Alaska Bible College
46 miles, N
University of Alaska Fairbanks
275 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Girdwood, Anchorage, AK
Alaska Native Medical Center
28 miles, NW
Providence Alaska Medical Center
29 miles, NW
Alaska Psychiatric Institute
29 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Girdwood, Anchorage, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
34 miles, NW
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
127 miles, E
Kodiak Airport
249 miles, SW
Fairbanks International Airport
272 miles, N