This is not subjective opinion but data-driven analysis of Alaskas neighborhoods.
Transportation options are limited with below-average car friendliness and no cycling infrastructure.
Selawik Noorvik
With an Overall Score of just 1.84, Selawik Noorvik faces serious challenges for first-time homebuyers.
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The complete absence of both cycling infrastructure and public transit makes transportation a significant issue.
Transportation options are limited with below-average car friendliness and no cycling infrastructure.
The median home price in Kwethluk is approximately $130,000, reflecting the rural location and limited amenities.
McGrath Holy Cross
McGrath Holy Cross scores a very low 1.53 on the Overall First Time Home Buyers index.
The area does have some potential as a vacation destination with a moderate score of 46.63.
Transportation options are limited, though there is some transit availability.
Wrangell
Wrangell ranks 20th on our list of challenging areas for first-time homebuyers.
Skagway
Skagway presents challenges for first-time homebuyers despite its excellent vacation home potential (90.77).
Transportation options are limited with moderate car-friendliness and no dedicated cycling infrastructure or public transit.
Sitka
Sitka ranks 18th on our list of challenging neighborhoods for first-time homebuyers.
The family-friendly score is moderate at 55.27, and walkability is still relatively poor at 21.51.
Hyder
Hyder presents significant challenges for first-time homebuyers despite its extraordinary vacation home score of 94.60.
The family-friendly rating is also below average at 44.12.
Craig Klawock
Craig Klawock ranks 16th among Alaskas challenging areas for first-time homebuyers.
Nome
Nome ranks 14th among challenging areas for first-time homebuyers in Alaska.
Old Harbor
Old Harbor presents a mixed picture for first-time homebuyers, ranking 13th on our list.
Ketchikan
Ketchikan ranks 12th among challenging areas for first-time homebuyers.
Vibrancy is also relatively better at 32.24.
Homer
Homer ranks 11th on our list of challenging areas for first-time homebuyers.
Sterling
Sterling ranks 10th among challenging neighborhoods for first-time homebuyers in Alaska.
Juneau
Despite being Alaskas capital city, Juneau ranks 8th on our list of challenging areas for first-time homebuyers.
Haines
Haines ranks 7th among challenging neighborhoods for first-time homebuyers.
Eielson Air Force Base
Eielson Air Force Base ranks 6th among challenging areas for first-time homebuyers.
Ester
Ester ranks 5th among challenging neighborhoods for first-time homebuyers in Alaska.
The family-friendly score is also just below average at 48.90.
Dillingham
Dillingham ranks 4th among challenging areas for first-time homebuyers.
Walkability is very poor (3.10) and vibrancy is low (9.05).
Cordova
Cordova ranks 3rd among the most challenging areas for first-time homebuyers in Alaska.
Bethel
Bethel ranks as the 2nd worst area for first-time homebuyers in Alaska.
The vibrancy score is low at 15.87, and there is no public transit.
Unalaska
Unalaska ranks as the absolute worst area for first-time homebuyers in Alaska.
There is no cycling infrastructure or public transit.
