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Best neighborhoods in Anchorage, AK

Eligible neighborhoods: 31
NeighborhoodCountyCity RankIndexNational Percentile
Bear ValleyAnchorage Borough#1 of 3184.799.6
Huffman-O'MalleyAnchorage Borough#2 of 3180.598.7
Mid-HillsideAnchorage Borough#3 of 3179.998.5
Glen AlpsAnchorage Borough#4 of 3179.698.4
Rabbit CreekAnchorage Borough#5 of 3178.297.8
South AdditionAnchorage Borough#6 of 3176.096.5
Bayshore-KlattAnchorage Borough#7 of 3174.095.1
Rogers ParkAnchorage Borough#8 of 3172.393.6
Abbott LoopAnchorage Borough#9 of 3170.591.6
Turnagain ArmAnchorage Borough#10 of 3170.091.1
Scenic FoothillsAnchorage Borough#11 of 3168.789.3
North StarAnchorage Borough#12 of 3167.787.7
TurnagainAnchorage Borough#13 of 3166.585.9
Old Seward-OceanviewAnchorage Borough#14 of 3164.782.9
GirdwoodAnchorage Borough#15 of 3164.482.4
Sand LakeAnchorage Borough#16 of 3164.282.0
Taku-CampbellAnchorage Borough#17 of 3163.981.3
BasherAnchorage Borough#18 of 3162.678.6
Hillside EastAnchorage Borough#19 of 3162.378.1
Airport HeightsAnchorage Borough#20 of 3162.278.0
Campbell ParkAnchorage Borough#21 of 3161.877.0
Tudor AreaAnchorage Borough#22 of 3158.068.6
University AreaAnchorage Borough#23 of 3157.266.5
Russian Jack ParkAnchorage Borough#24 of 3155.161.8
NortheastAnchorage Borough#25 of 3152.655.5
Questions and Answers

Questions About Neighborhoods in Anchorage, AK

What are the best neighborhoods in Anchorage, AK?

The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Bear Valley, Huffman-O'Malley, Mid-Hillside, Glen Alps, Rabbit Creek. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.

What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Anchorage, AK?

Bear Valley is currently #1 of 31 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 84.7.

How many neighborhoods are ranked in Anchorage, AK?

31 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Anchorage, AK.

Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Anchorage, AK?

Huffman-O'Malley has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 77.0.

Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Anchorage, AK?

Girdwood has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 18.8%.

Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Anchorage, AK?

Bear Valley currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 88.5.

Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Anchorage, AK?

Rabbit Creek has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $197,822.

How are neighborhood rankings in Anchorage, AK calculated?

Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.

Current governed city ranking

Top Neighborhoods in Anchorage, Alaska

#1

Bear Valley

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 84.7 - #1 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#2

Huffman-O'Malley

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 80.5 - #2 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#3

Mid-Hillside

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 79.9 - #3 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#4

Glen Alps

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 79.6 - #4 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#5

Rabbit Creek

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 78.2 - #5 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#6

South Addition

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 76.0 - #6 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#7

Bayshore-Klatt

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 74.0 - #7 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#8

Rogers Park

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 72.3 - #8 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#9

Abbott Loop

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 70.5 - #9 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#10

Turnagain Arm

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 70.0 - #10 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#11

Scenic Foothills

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 68.7 - #11 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#12

North Star

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 67.7 - #12 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#13

Turnagain

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 66.5 - #13 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#14

Old Seward-Oceanview

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 64.7 - #14 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#15

Girdwood

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 64.4 - #15 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#16

Sand Lake

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 64.2 - #16 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#17

Taku-Campbell

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 63.9 - #17 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#18

Basher

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 62.6 - #18 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#19

Hillside East

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 62.3 - #19 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#20

Airport Heights

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 62.2 - #20 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#21

Campbell Park

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 61.8 - #21 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#22

Tudor Area

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 58.0 - #22 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#23

University Area

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 57.2 - #23 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#24

Russian Jack Park

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 55.1 - #24 of 31 eligible neighborhoods

#25

Northeast

Anchorage, Alaska

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 52.6 - #25 of 31 eligible neighborhoods