The Anchorage metro is home to 399,746 people (down 0.0% over five years), with a median household income of $95,918. Typical rent of $1,890/month works out to 23.6% of the median household income — comfortably below the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Anchorage's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 24.3% |
| Retail trade | 10.8% |
| Professional & management | 10.0% |
| Public administration | 9.8% |
| Transportation & utilities | 9.6% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 23.6% of median income leave room for rent growth without pricing out the median tenant. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Anchorage market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $1,890/month suggests a household income around $76,000/year. The metro's median household income is $95,918.
By workforce share: Education & health care (24.3%), Retail trade (10.8%), Professional & management (10.0%) (Census ACS 5-year).