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Juneau, AK

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Juneau, AK

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 61
Population31,969
Foreign Born2.4%
Population Density12people per mi²
Median Age39.8 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

137/100

37% above national average

B

The Real Cost of Living in Juneau, Alaska

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $23k$44k
Comfortable $84k$124k
Luxury $153k+$237k+
Elite (Top 5%) $180k+$279k+
Affordability Ratio

81%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean94%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
19
Positive
10
Poor
0
Negative
2

Groceries

10 within 10 miles

0.1mi

Gas

13 within 10 miles

0mi

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

2.5mi

Airport

Juneau Harbor Seaplane Base

0.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Juneau, AK

0.1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf0 
Camping20Nearest 0.2 mi
Marina9Nearest 0.3 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 2448 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 10.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$101k+5.0%
34% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$509k
22% below US avg
College Educated
40.5%
16% above US avg
WFH
12.4%
13% below US avg
Homeownership
64.4%
2% below US avg
Median Home
$433k
53% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 60% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
23.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+147.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+121.3%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.32 / 1k Residents62% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
3.91 / 1k Residents25% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+174.3%
Burglary
2.50 / 1k Residents1% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
14.74 / 1k Residents8% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.57 / 1k Residents44% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+6Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Juneau, Alaska
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
A+
Great4.6% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (350% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season175 days250 frost-free
Annual Rainfall133.6"
Elevation20 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
A-
Resilient

Strong survivability profile. Good buffer from population centers, with manageable environmental and tactical risks.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great2852 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
A+
Great11.8/sq mi
Fallout Danger
F
Poor1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
A
GreatEarthquake, Inland Flooding, Avalanche, Winter Weather, Tsunami
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 758 mi · coast 770 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$6.0M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityAnchorage291k people are 574 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital0.1 miJuneau, AK
Nearest Prison4.9 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-20T23:18:26.000Z

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