Alaskas neighborhoods vary widely in their vibrancy and livability factors.

These metrics provide a multi-dimensional view of what makes a neighborhood dynamic and accessible.

This is not subjective opinion but data-driven analysis of Alaskas least vibrant areas.

The Data is Unmistakable - These are the 25 Worst Vibrant Neighborhoods in Alaska (as of April 2025)

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It features moderate urban sophistication (41.13) and a fair young singles population (43.88).

The neighborhood has low ratings for hip & trendy (8.34) and walkability (2.70).

The young singles population is moderate (38.59).

Newby Road / Badger East Home Price History Chart

The neighborhood is very car-friendly (75.97) but has poor walkability (1.62).

The young singles population is moderate-to-low (35.65).

The neighborhood is quite car-friendly (69.73) but has very poor walkability (1.12).

Meadow Lakes West Home Price History Chart

The young singles population is moderate (46.24).

The neighborhood is very car-friendly (79.70) and has a moderate young singles population (44.87).

The neighborhood is very car-friendly (76.35) but has poor walkability (3.42).

Bear Valley / Glen Alps Home Price History Chart

The young singles metric is moderate (39.93).

The neighborhood does have a good young singles population (51.16) and is quite car-friendly (69.25).

The neighborhood is very car-friendly (73.87) but suffers from poor walkability (2.86).

Clover Pass / Mud Bay Home Price History Chart

This suggests that while the area has appealing characteristics, lack of walkability significantly impacts its overall vibrancy.

However, the neighborhood is extremely car-friendly (85.62), suggesting a suburban or rural character.

The young singles population is relatively low (31.31).

Eklutna Valley Home Price History Chart

The neighborhood scores extremely low on hip & trendy (1.81) and walkability (2.01).

The young singles metric (33.72) indicates a relatively low presence of younger residents.

The young singles population is moderate (36.30).

Tanaina Home Price History Chart

The young singles metric (40.30) suggests a moderate presence of younger residents.

The neighborhood does have moderate urban sophistication (54.73) and is relatively car-friendly (68.51).

The young singles metric (46.14) suggests a moderate presence of younger residents despite the areas low vibrancy.

Fort Wainwright Home Price History Chart

This area is relatively car-friendly (66.57) but has extremely poor walkability (1.81).

The low vibrancy score despite some strong metrics suggests other factors may be negatively impacting the neighborhoods overall livability.

Even its car-friendliness is relatively low at 12.27, suggesting limited transportation options overall.

Diamond Ridge Home Price History Chart

The neighborhoods near-zero vibrancy score makes it Alaskas least lively area by a significant margin.

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