Anchorage, AK Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 100,368 housing units in Anchorage.
This represents a 6.6% growth from 94,153 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 96,039 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 4,329 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Anchorage is about 60%.
Anchorage's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5.5%.
Average household size is 2.67 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Anchorage were built after 1977.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 3.10% |
| One Bedroom | 13.40% |
| Two Bedrooms | 28.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 35.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 16.30% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.40% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.82 |
| Median year structure was built | 1979 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $160,700 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $153,600 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Median year structure was built | 1976 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $699 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.10% |
| Second Mortgage | 7% |
| Home Equity Loan | 4.60% |
| Simple Mortgage | 74.30% |
| Debt Free | 14% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 20.9% |
