Willow
Willow ranks as the 25th best retirement town in Alaska with a 73.76 overall score.
It features an excellent quiet index of 95.59 and moderate cultural amenities with an urban sophistication score of 31.14.
Anchor Point Ninilchik
Anchor Point Ninilchik ranks 24th for retirement with a 77.18 overall score.
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The median home price in this area is approximately $240,000, offering good value on the Kenai Peninsula.
Glennallen
Glennallen comes in at 23rd with a 77.32 overall score.
Sutton
Sutton ranks 22nd for retirement with a 78.30 overall score.
It features an exceptional quiet index of 95.68 and a relatively good vibrancy score of 6.60.
The median home price in Sutton is approximately $225,000, offering good value in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley.
Trapper Creek Skwentna
Trapper Creek Skwentna ranks 21st with a 79.38 overall score.
It features an exceptional quiet index of 99.40, making it one of the most peaceful locations in Alaska.
Nenana Tanana
Nenana Tanana ranks 20th for retirement with a 79.70 overall score.
Walkability is limited at 3.41, and there are no public transportation options.
Naknek King Salmon
Naknek King Salmon comes in at 19th with a 79.85 overall score.
Yakutat
Yakutat ranks 18th for retirement with an 85.97 overall score.
Walkability is limited at 3.78, and there are no public transportation options.
The median home price in Yakutat is approximately $230,000, offering good value for coastal Alaska.
Valdez Whittier
Valdez Whittier comes in at 17th with an 87.94 overall score.
It provides moderate cultural amenities with an urban sophistication score of 41.42, though walkability is limited at 1.72.
Sitka
Sitka ranks 16th on our list with an 88.01 overall score.
It stands out with the highest walkability score at 21.51 and the highest vibrancy score at 29.96.
The median home price in Sitka is approximately $425,000, reflecting its popularity and amenities.
Ester
Ester comes in at 15th with an 88.47 overall score.
Walkability is extremely limited at 0.61, and the town lacks public transportation.
Sterling
Sterling ranks 14th for retirement with an 88.58 overall score.
Cultural amenities are moderate with an urban sophistication score of 42.41, though walkability is extremely limited at 0.51.
The median home price in Sterling is approximately $290,000, offering good value on the Kenai Peninsula.
Salcha
Salcha comes in at 13th with an 89.33 overall score.
However, it has very low walkability at 1.85, minimal vibrancy, and no public transportation.
Cordova
Cordova ranks 12th for retirement with a 90.15 overall score.
Walkability is limited at 4.21, and the town lacks public transportation options.
Seldovia
Seldovia comes in at 11th with a 90.62 overall score.
Cultural amenities are moderate with an urban sophistication score of 46.65, though walkability is limited at 2.96.
Homer
Homer ranks 10th for retirement with a 91.29 overall score.
Seward
Seward comes in at 9th with a 92.13 overall score.
It offers moderate walkability at 6.34 and good cultural amenities with an urban sophistication score of 50.56.
Petersburg
Petersburg ranks 8th for retirement with a 92.25 overall score.
It features strong walkability at 13.50 and good cultural amenities with an urban sophistication score of 51.64.
Gustavus Hoonah
Gustavus Hoonah comes in at 7th with a 93.21 overall score.
Walkability is limited at 5.23, and cultural amenities are moderate with an urban sophistication score of 38.08.
Thorne Bay Kake
Thorne Bay Kake ranks 6th for retirement with a 93.41 overall score.
Cultural amenities are limited (21.97) and walkability is very low (1.55).
5. Cooper Landing Hope
Cooper Landing Hope comes in at 5th with a 95.37 overall score.
Healy Cantwell
Healy-Cantwell ranks 4th for retirement with a 95.53 overall score.
It offers moderate cultural amenities (31.74) and a good quiet index of 83.27.
However, it has very low walkability at 1.88 and minimal vibrancy.
The proximity to Denali National Park offers unique natural amenities for outdoor enthusiasts.
It boasts an exceptional quiet index of 99.67, making it one of the most peaceful locations in Alaska.
However, it scores very low on vibrancy at 0.19 and lacks public transportation.
Wrangell
Wrangell ranks 2nd for retirement with a high overall score of 97.21.
The town provides moderate walkability at 7.78 and a vibrant score of 11.00.
Cultural amenities are somewhat limited with an urban sophistication score of 25.96.
The median home price in Haines is approximately $350,000, offering relatively good value for Alaskas southeastern region.
