Best Places to Live in Alaska

If you’re looking for some ideas on where to live in Alaska, you’ve come to the right place!

Obviously, the best place to live is a fairly subjective thing. It all depends on your lifestyle, your family, your job, your hobbies, and your budget. 

Here are some key questions to ask yourself when looking for the best place to live for YOU in Alaska:

• What is the cost of housing? (Home prices and rent)
• What is the job market like in the area? 
• How is commuting and transportation? 
• How good are public schools in the area?
• Is it a safe place to live? 
• What is the culture like? 
• What is there to do for fun? 
• What is the weather and climate like throughout the year?

With that said, our picks for the best places to live in Alaska include:

1. College
2. Anchorage
3. Ketchikan

Read why they made the list below!

1. College

College is located in Fairbanks North Star Borough within the Fairbanks metro area of central Alaska.

With a population of 12,800, College ranks as the 3rd largest census designated place in Alaska. It’s a small town with a spread out suburban feel in most areas. 

Here’s how we rate College on a few key categories:

2. Anchorage

Anchorage is located in Anchorage Borough within the southern part of Alaska.

With a population of 293,500, Anchorage ranks largest in Alaska. It’s a large city with a suburban feel in most areas. 

Anchorage’s climate is classified as subarctic.

Summer highs range from 55 to 78, while winters range from about 5 to 30. 

Here’s how we rate Anchorage on a few key categories:

3. Ketchikan

Ketchikan is located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough within the southernmost part of Alaska.

With a population of 8,200, Ketchikan is a small town with a suburban and urban feel in most areas. 

Ketchikan’s climate is classified as mild maritime or oceanic with heavy clouds and rain throughout the year. Average highs range from 38 to 78 throughout the year, with July being the hottest month on average. 

Average lows range from 28 to 51, with January being the coldest month of the year on average. 

Here’s how we rate Ketchikan on a few key categories:

Next Steps: Prepare for your Move

Moving to a new state or new city can be a pretty daunting process! Trust us, we’ve been there. 

That’s why we’ve created this site to help you along the way. Check out some of our other resources as you continue down the path towards your new home:

• Moving to Alaska Checklist
• What’s it like living in Alaska?

Plus, we’ve made it easy for you to shop and compare all different types of insurance policies as you prepare for your move. (Expert tip: This is one of the BEST ways to save some money). Get started below:

• Car Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Home Insurance
• Renter’s Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Motorcycle Insurance